1978 Cape Dory 25 “Muskrat”

The Cape Dory 25 is a legendary, seaworthy "pocket cruiser" designed by George Stadel and built by Cape Dory Yachts from 1973 to 1982. Featuring a classic full-keel design, it offers a famously stable, sea-kindly motion and is highly sought after by solo sailors and small families for coastal cruising.

The boat features a narrow beam and a shallow, modified full keel with a protected rudder. Below deck, it sleeps up to four people, though the space is best optimized for two. It generally includes a V-berth, twin main cabin settees, an enclosed Porta-Potty, and a compact galley.

Core Specifications

Length Overall (LOA): 25 ft (7.62 m)
Waterline Length (LWL): 19 ft (5.79 m)
Beam: 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m)
Draft: 3 ft (0.91 m) (standard full keel)
Displacement: 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
Ballast: 1,700 lbs (771 kg)

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