| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | George Harding Cuthbertson |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1984 |
| No. built | 17 |
| Builder(s) | Mark Yachts Ontario Yachts Eli Laminates Sumner Yachts |
| Role | Racer-Cruiser |
| Name | Mark 25 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 4,130 lb (1,873 kg) |
| Draft | 4.25 ft (1.30 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | monohull |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| LOA | 24.58 ft (7.49 m) |
| LWL | 20.00 ft (6.10 m) |
| Beam | 9.25 ft (2.82 m) |
| Engine type | outboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 1,779 lb (807 kg) |
| Rudder | transom-mountedrudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I foretriangle height | 28.00 ft (8.53 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 7.70 ft (2.35 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 37.00 ft (11.28 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 12.00 ft (3.66 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | fractional riggedsloop |
| Mainsail area | 222.00 sq ft (20.624 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 107.80 sq ft (10.015 m2) |
| Total sail area | 329.80 sq ft (30.639 m2) |
| Racing | |
| PHRF | 216 |
TheMark 25 is an Americantrailerablesailboat that was designed byCanadianGeorge Harding Cuthbertson, as one of the first works under his new design firmMotion Designs Limited after he leftC&C Design. The boat was intended as aracer-cruiser and first built in 1984.[1][2][3]
The design was initially built under contract toMark Yachts ofOld Saybrook, Connecticut byOntario Yachts in Canada,Sumner Yachts andEli Laminates ofLong Island, New York. Production started in 1984 and ended in 1991 after Mark Yachts had gone out of business, with production continued by Sumner Yachts. A total of 17 boats were completed and the design is now out of production.[1][3][4]
The Mark 25 is a recreationalkeelboat, built predominantly of solidfiberglass, with wood trim. It has afractionalsloop rig with an unusually tall mast, a largemainsail and a small "blade"jib. The hull has araked stem, a plumbtransom, a transom-hungrudder controlled by atiller and a fixed finkeel. It displaces 4,130 lb (1,873 kg) and carries 1,779 lb (807 kg) of ballast.[1][3][5]
The boat has a draft of 4.25 ft (1.30 m) with the standard keel and 3.00 ft (0.91 m) with the optional shoal draft keel.[1][3][5]
The boat is normally fitted with a small 6 to 10 hp (4 to 7 kW)outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1][3]
The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double"V"-berth in the bow cabin, a straight settee in the main cabin and an aftquarter berth on the port side. Thegalley is located on the starboard side, just forward of thecompanionway ladder. The galley is L-shaped and is equipped with a two-burner stove,icebox and a sink. Thehead is located just aft of the bow cabin on the port side. Cabin headroom is 68 in (173 cm).[1][3]
The design has aPHRF racing average handicap of 216 and ahull speed of 6.0 kn (11.1 km/h).[3]
In a 1985Yachting magazine review, Nancy Trimble stated, "George Cuthbertson’s recent return to the drafting board has resulted in a handsome new 25-footer that's a pleasure to sail, singlehanded or with company ... The Mark 25's tall and slender spar stands out in a crowd, and I had no difficulty spotting her from quite a distance away ... A spar that tall—40' off the deck—on a boat her size is one of the most striking features of the Mark 25. Cuthbertson wanted this boat to be easily driven under her big mainsail alone, like a catboat. He succeeded in that effort. But the Mark 25 also carries a non-overlapping blade jib on her fractional rig for improved windward performance, especially in light air. Although designed primarily for cruising sailors, the Mark 25 is a quick little club racer, and she proved it last summer in the competitive Wednesday night racing series on the eastern end of Long Island Sound. If cruising alone is more to your liking than taking a crew around the race course, the Mark 25, has internal halyards, all led aft to the cockpit for easy singlehandling. Manufactured by Eli Laminates in Oakdale, Long Island, N.Y, the boat's hull is of all fiberglass layup with no core or exotics that would add to her moderate price ... Belowdecks, her 9'3" beam and neatly 6' of headroom provide cruising comfort and berths for five people."[5]
In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "Mark Yachts Ltd. of Old Saybrook, [Connecticut], induced George Cuthbertson of C&C fame to design this unusual "cat-sloop" rigged yacht. The design concept was to maximize cruising accommodations while maintaining performance similar to "day racers" like theJ/24, (The scheme was only partially successful; as an indicator, the Mark 25's PHRF is about 216–6 seconds lower than theC&C 25—compared to the J/24's 174.) Various builders (including Ontario Yachts of Canada, Sumner Yachts, and Eli Laminates) apparently built the vessels at various times, and after Mark Yachts Ltd. disappeared, Sumner marketed the Mark 25 in 1990 and 1991. Two keel drafts were available, shoal (3' 0") and deep (4' 3"). The deep version gives a very noticeable improvement in performance, The big, high aspect-ratio rig is a distinctive feature, resulting in a bridge clearance of almost 44 feet ... and the boat will sail respectably even without the tiny blade jib. Best features: The boat is easy to handle, well balanced and very maneuverable. The high trunk cabin and "bubble" in the deck at the mast, plus wide 9'3" beam, help provide plenty of room below. A huge companionway hatch and sizable portlights give plenty of cabin light. Worst features: Deep cockpit seats are comfortable but limit visibility over the high cabin house."[3]
