Seidelmann 25
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| Designer | PHRF 216 | |
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The Seidelmann 25 is an American
Production
The design was built by Seidelmann Yachts in Berlin, New Jersey, United States, starting in 1977, but it is now out of production.[1][4][5]
Design
The Seidelmann 25 is a recreational
The boat has a draft of 4.33 ft (1.32 m) with the standard keel and 3.33 ft (1.01 m) with the optional shoal draft keel.[1][2][4]
The boat is normally fitted with a small 4 to 10 hp (3 to 7 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[4]
The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double
The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 216 and a hull speed of 6.0 kn (11.1 km/h).[4]
Operational history
The boat was at one time supported by a class club, the Seidelmann Owners.[6]
In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "best features: The S25's wide beam gives good space down below (though not as much as her comp[etitor]s). Worst features: Some owners complain about poor construction. With its relatively narrow waterline and soft bilges, the boat is tender in heavy air unless there is plenty of 'rail meat' on board."[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Seidelmann 25 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ a b McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Seidelmann 25 SD sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "J. Robert Seidelmann". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-07-163652-0
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Seidelmann Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Seidelmann Owners Website". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.