Richard Randall wrote:

Hi,

Can anyone tell me how a Santana 525 performs in costal and offshore
conditions? Thanks so much.

What do you mean by "performs"? It is a fairly lightweight boat and will
not much like big waves. OTOH given a skilled & alert helmsman &
trimmer, surfing one would be a lot of fun.

It would be way down my list of production racer/cruisers for offshore
sailing, but if you've already got one (or are about to get the deal of
a lifetime on one) the offshore caracteristics ought not hold you back.
Shucks people have crossed oceans in waterproofed refrigerator packing
crates.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King