Could This 25-Foot Aluminum Boat Be the Perfect All-Weather Cruiser?

Is the Ockelbo B25 CAB the perfect 25-foot all-weather cruiser, or is it simply a very fast welded-aluminum boat? In this complete Ockelbo B25 CAB walkthrough from the 2026 Seattle Boat Show, Michael Atkinson, co-founder of Vasa Marine, takes us aboard the first Ockelbo B25 CAB officially introduced to the United States. Michael’s search for the ideal Pacific Northwest boat took him all the way to Sweden. He wanted an Ockelbo badly enough that the journey ultimately led him to help establish Vasa Marine and become the U.S. distributor for Ockelbo and Anytec boats. The result is one of the most unusual 25-foot cabin boats we have toured on YachtLens. Built in Sweden for year-round boating, the Ockelbo B25 CAB combines a fully welded aluminum hull, enclosed pilothouse, convertible sleeping berth, extensive storage, self-bailing cockpits, suspension helm seats, diesel heat, shore power, reverse-raked windows, and a 400-horsepower Mercury Verado V10. A factory performance test of the Mercury V10 400 configuration recorded a top speed of 51.2 knots, with acceleration from 0 to 25 knots in 6.2 seconds. That makes this a remarkably fast aluminum cabin boat, but outright speed is only part of the story. Michael walks us through the practical details that make the B25 CAB especially interesting for Pacific Northwest boating, Puget Sound cruising, island commuting, fishing, family adventures, foul-weather operation, and occasional overnight use. IN THIS OCKELBO B25 CAB TOUR: • Fully welded aluminum hull and superstructure • Mercury Verado V10 400-horsepower outboard • Factory-tested 51.2-knot performance • Enclosed all-weather pilothouse • Convertible double sleeping berth • Seating for up to eight people • Adjustable shock-mitigating suspension seats • Automatic Zipwake trim system • Optional diesel cabin heater • Shore-power system • Twin sliding roof hatches • Optional sliding side windows • Self-bailing forward and aft cockpits • Integrated fender and equipment storage • Vented storage compartments • Large Simrad navigation displays • Fusion marine audio system • Heavy-duty doors, hinges, cleats, rails, and hardware • Low-maintenance aluminum construction OCKELBO B25 CAB SPECIFICATIONS: Length Overall: 25 ft 11 in / 7.90 m Hull Length: 23 ft 11 in / 7.28 m Beam: 8 ft 4 in / 2.55 m Weight Without Engine: Approx. 3,979 lb / 1,805 kg Fuel Capacity: Approx. 79 US gal / 300 L Passenger Capacity: 8 Maximum Power: 425 hp Seattle Boat Show Configuration: Mercury Verado V10 400 hp Transom Deadrise: 19.7 degrees Forward Hull Angle: 50.4 degrees Construction: Fully welded marine aluminum Factory-Tested Top Speed With 400 hp: 51.2 knots The Ockelbo B25 CAB was also named a finalist in the 2026 Motor Boat Awards, giving this relatively unknown Swedish builder an impressive introduction to the American market. Performance figures shown or discussed are based on factory testing of a specific boat, engine, propeller, fuel load, passenger load, and test conditions. Actual performance will vary. LEARN MORE ABOUT OCKELBO AND THE B25 CAB: Ockelbo Boats Official Website: https://www.ockelboboats.se/ Ockelbo B25 CAB Official Model Page: https://www.ockelboboats.se/ockelbo-b25-cab Ockelbo Performance Reports and Manuals: https://www.ockelboboats.se/dokument Vasa Marine Official Website: https://vasamarine.com/ CONTACT MICHAEL ATKINSON / VASA MARINE: Michael Atkinson Co-Founder, Vasa Marine LLC U.S. Distributor for Ockelbo and Anytec Boats Office Phone: +1 206-600-7991@ Michael’s Email: michael@vasamarine.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhatkinson Vasa Marine LLC 3401 Lake Washington Blvd N Renton, WA 98056 United States CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 0:30 Cockpit & Storage 2:15 Engine Options 3:00 Cabin Tour 5:30 Helm Station 7:00 Bow & Foredeck 8:30 Windows & Weather Design 9:15 Build Quality & Construction 10:00 Final Thoughts ABOUT YACHTLENS: YachtLens delivers detailed yacht tours, boat walkthroughs, builder interviews, sea trials, and practical analysis of distinctive yachts, trawlers, pilothouse boats, aluminum boats, power catamarans, and all-weather cruising vessels. The YachtLens community has now grown beyond 22,000 subscribers and more than 8 million channel views, adding nearly 5,000 subscribers during the past three months. Join the growing community of serious boaters and dedicated dreamers: Subscribe to YachtLens: https://www.youtube.com/@yachtlens?sub_confirmation=1 YachtLens Website: https://yachtlens.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yachtlens/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickshoffman/