Boat Overview
The Orkney Pilot House 25 is a versatile, robust, and seaworthy boat that is the culmination of decades of Orkney boat building experience. This flagship model of Orkney’s range marries performance and comfort, and she is equally at home whether coastal cruising or undertaking offshore adventures. This 25-foot cabin cruiser offers a perfect blend of classic styling and modern features. With her deep Vee hull, the Pilot House 25 is built to handle various weather conditions and to offer a smooth, stable ride even in choppy seas.
Interior Features
Inside, the spacious pilot house provides comprehensive protection from the elements, and the ergonomic helm position ensures comfortable control during long trips. The practical layout below deck includes:
- A fully-equipped galley
- A forward V-berth for overnighters
- Plenty of storage space
Usage
Whether you’re fishing, exploring new cruising grounds, or simply relaxing at sea, the Orkney Pilot House 25 is designed to meet your needs. The impressive build quality, attention to detail, and user-friendly features make it an ideal choice for discerning boat owners who demand reliability, comfort, and versatility.
Key Features
- Sturdy, sea-going hull design
- Spacious pilot house for all-weather protection
- Comfortable accommodations with a V-berth and galley
- Ample storage for gear and equipment
- Reliable engine options for smooth cruising and power
Fitted Equipment
- 2 x Suzuki 140hp engines with only 40 hours running from new.
- Drive-by-wire Suzuki throttles
- Suzuki push button start
- Hydraulic steering
- 12v electric anchor windlass
- 100m of calibrated chain
- Anchor chain stopper
- Upgraded drum winch from standard
- Sea toilet WC with holding tank
- Premium upholstery
- Forward cabin cushions – with infill for bed – table stored in WC – pole under stbd dinette seat.
- Upgraded helm seat upholstery with folding bolsters.
- Deluxe galley package with Corian top – 2 x gas burners, sink with hot and cold water and fridge under co-pilot seat.
- Light oak woodwork
- 240v hot water cylinder – runs on shore power only – with switch under the helm seat.
- Opening wheelhouse overhead hatch
- Side-opening sliding windows
- 2 x side folding seats in the cockpit
- 2 x windscreen wipers
- Shore power system with battery charger & 4 x 240v sockets
- Copper-coated hull – means no need to antifoul her each year – just power wash her hull and you can re-activate the copper with a light abrading.
- Upgraded 12v 125amp AGM batteries.
- Lazerette with LED lights
- Engineering locker with LED lights
- Folding navigation mast – hinged at the foot
- Skin fittings in composite rather than metal
- 12v Electric trim tabs
- Windscreen cover – on poppers
- Aft cockpit tonneau cover.
- Warps x 4
- Fenders x 6
- Lifejackets x 4
Electronics
- Garmin 1223 XSV touch screen plotter GPS
- In hull depth transducer
- Garmin AIS 800 Transceiver
- Garmin VHF radio 315 black box with handset
- Garmin autopilot
- Battery switches under the helm seat
Layout
- Forward double berth & dinette.
- Galley to port
- Heads WC to stbd
- Helm to stbd
- Co-pilot seat to port
- Cockpit with seating
- Fender storage on each side of the cockpit
- Lazerette locker in the cockpit floor
- Gas lockers on each side of the cockpit
- Swimming boarding ladder port side aft on the stern
Conclusion
Take your boating experience to the next level with the Orkney Pilot House 25 – a worthy companion at sea for those who value performance, safety, and style. A truly special boat from a Great British marque.