Swallow Yachts Coast 250: The Mighty Micro Cruiser for Sale (2022)

The Swallow Yachts Coast 250 is a remarkable 25-foot sailing yacht designed for adventurous micro cruising. With dramatic angular lines, a plumb bow, and chines running the hull, this British-built vessel offers standing headroom and impressive motoring speeds of up to 15kt under its 70hp outboard engine.

Accommodation is considerable for its size, featuring four full-size berths with an option for a fifth, making it ideal for families or small crews. The enclosed head and folding table add practical comfort for extended trips.

2022 Swallow Coast 250 | Innovative Performance Sailor with Highspeed Motor Cruising Capability Built in 2022, this exceptional Swallow Yachts COAST 250 offers a unique blend of genuine sailing performance and fast motor cruising capability. Designed and built in the UK, the COAST 250 is ideal for owners seeking the enjoyment of a modern sailing yacht combined with the practicality of rapid coastal passage-making under power. Currently lying in Itchenor, this highly specified example presents in good condition throughout. With her lightweight composite construction, carbon rig and Performance Pack laminate sails, the COAST 250 delivers lively, responsive and remarkably easy sailing performance. Her innovative centrally mounted 70HP Yamaha outboard installation allows speeds of up to approximately 15 knots under power, transforming the yacht into an efficient fast cruiser when required. The lifting keel and retractable rudders further enhance versatility, allowing access to shallow creeks, estuaries and beaching locations inaccessible to many conventional yachts. Below deck, the COAST 250 offers bright, practical accommodation with forward double berth, flexible saloon seating and Tecma electric flush heads. A comprehensive specification includes Raymarine AXIOM+ navigation suite, AIS transceiver, Evolution tiller pilot, solar charging and shore power system. Combining innovative engineering, contemporary styling and true dual-purpose performance, this COAST 250 stands apart as one of the most distinctive and capable compact cruisers currently available. Construction Silver Grey GRP hull White nonslip integrated GRP deck GRP Superstructure Stainless steel folding anchor bowsprit 6kg Spade anchor with chain and warp Anchor locker stowage system Stainless stanchions Machinery 70HP Yamaha outboard installation Trim tabs included 25-litre fuel tank included 2 additional 25-litre fuel tanks 9.9HP Yamaha S-shaft remote outboard option Electric start outboard Electrics 90Ah additional battery 110W solar panel mounted above companionway LED navigation lights Shore power inlet system Mains battery charger Mains sockets installation NASA BM1 battery monitor Tankage 25-litre fuel tank 2 additional 25-litre fuel tanks Holding tank with deck pump-out and sea discharge Rig and Sail Performance Pack with laminate sails Tri-radial laminate sail cut Battened jib Traveller system Carbon retractable bowsprit provision Asymmetric spinnaker rig Code Zero furling sail provision Mainsail lazy bag Jib sock Telescopic tiller extension Accommodation Forward double V-Berth Saloon with seating either side Extendable table Additional saloon berth Heads to starboard Tecma Nano electric flush toilet Deck Anchor chain and warp system Mooring warps Various fenders Spayhood Navigation 9-inch Raymarine AXIOM+ multifunction display Raymarine wireless wind speed system Raymarine wireless depth system Raymarine Evolution tiller pilot Raymarine Ray53 VHF radio Raymarine AIS700 AIS transceiver Shakespeare Hawk VHF whip antenna LED navigation lights

Key specifications include a hull length of 7.57m (24ft 10in), a beam of 2.55m, and a lifting keel that reduces draught to just 0.4m when raised, perfect for shallow waters. The boat displaces 1,300kg with a 23% ballast ratio, ensuring stability and responsive sailing performance.

Fuel capacity is 75 litres and water capacity is 70 litres, providing ample resources for coastal exploration. Built with GRP construction and designed by Swallow Yachts, the Coast 250 combines innovation with reliability.