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25 Dorado SE Boat Review: Specifications & Features

The 25 Dorado SE is a favorite for its ability to perform in the inshore shallows and offshore chops

25 Dorado SE Boat Review: Specifications & Features

This Dorado 25 SE is a versatile all water platform built to suit the owners very specific needs.

One of the benefits of choosing a custom boat shop to build your next boat is the ability to adapt the interior layout of a proven hull design to suit your specific needs. A perfect example of this is the 25 SE we saw from Dorado Custom Boats this season. The 25 SE is a well-known favorite among fishing guides for its ability to perform equally well in shallow coastal environments, while offering offshore sloppy weather capabilities to match.

The open deck layout concept offers easy 360-degree navigation around the boat for fighting a fish and the ideal gunwale height to offer security offshore while allowing an easy reach to the water for handling a fish boat side. The slightly elevated foredeck provides a pair of compartments both for insulated fish storage and for dry gear. A pair of large baitwells are located fore and aft. The primary well in the transom (60-gallons) sports a large enough opening for emptying a cast net into and a second well in the forward console seat can double as an insulated drink cooler.

Dorado added a second station on this model for a buyer who takes sight fishing seriously and their pipework design is comfortable, efficient and easy to climb into. Each of these features combined with the performance and efficiency of this proven hull along with 3.5-MPG fuel economy at cruise and a 50-MPH top speed are just what this buyer wanted.

To meet the demands of his wife who likes relaxing on the sand bar rather than fishing, Dorado made clever additions without stepping on or sacrificing the useful fishing features. A removable forward sun pad was added, and a pair of padded back rests were incorporated into the aft bulkhead on the foredeck. Extra Stainless cup holders were placed around the sun lounge within easy reach from every seat. The forward live well was insulated to double as a drink cooler. And an elaborate audio system was included complete with the necessary amplifier, multiple speakers and sub-woofer. The finish result is a great example of Dorado’s willingness to work with a client to build a boat exactly as you imagine without compromises.

25 Dorado SE Specs:

  • Length: 25’
  • Beam: 8’ 4”
  • Draft: 15”
  • Deadrise: 14-degrees
  • Weight: 3500 (dry weight)
  • Max HP: 400
  • Fuel: 90 gallons
  • MSRP: $112,000 (base price)

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25 dorado se full review
The inclusion of a removable Sun Pad cushion set, and matching backrests converts the foredeck to a comfortable lounging spot.
25 dorado se fishing review
Simply remove the cushions and a roomy fishing platform is revealed.
25 dorado se review for fishing
The open walk around design on the Dorado 25 SE allows easy 360-degree fishability.
25 dorado se storage review
This deep storage compartment is perfect for storing buckets and cast nets.
25 dorado se storage
The forward console seat can be used as a second live well and insulated for a cold storage drink cooler.
25 dorado se helm panel
This blacked out helm panel knocks down glare for easy viewability.
25 dorado se seating
The helm seating console serves as a speaker box for audio performance as well as seating for the driver.
25 dorado se tackle storage
The rear access to the helm seating console provides room for plenty of tackle storage.
25 dorado se rod storage
Beautifully formed pipework in the second station shade top includes overhead rod storage and molded speaker boxes.
25 dorado se center console
A large opening in the framework allows simple access to the upper helm station.
25 dorado se storage
A pair of insulated fish holds along with large bilge access are below the cockpit deck.
25 dorado se livewell
This 60-gallon transom livewell holds high volume bait supplies with ease and features a cast net friendly opening.
25 dorado se specs
Full controls and a slave station electronics display are installed in the upper-level helm position.
25 dorado se upper helm station
A comfortable bolster and back support make operating from above more relaxing.

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