[1][2] The design was built by Hake Yachts of Stuart, Florida starting in 1984, with 600 boats completed before production ended.

[1][2][4] The boat may be optionally fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 1 GM10 or Westerbeke 20B diesel inboard engine or a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.

Cabin headroom is 63 in (160 cm)[1][2] The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 270 and a hull speed of 6.4 kn (11.9 km/h).

From wheel steering to diesel power to hot and cold pressure water to the surprisingly comfortable interior, the Seaward has the feel of a larger boat.

I could happily spend a few weeks aboard a Seaward 25 exploring a bit of thin turquoise water in the Bahamas.

She did provide a comfortable ride, especially when compared to water- ballasted trailerables, and was easy to sail with little muscular effort.

The design evolved over a period of time; the model shown here is the last of a series of roughly 24-footers which were originally produced starting in 1984, and changed a bit every few years until the series was discontinued in 2003 ... the boat has several nice features, including a larger than usual galley area and a head with hot shower aft next to the companionway ladder.