New Bombay Trading Co. Bombay Express 26

Sailboat 26′ Since 1978

Overview

Builder
New Bombay Trading Co.
Model
Bombay Express 26
Type
Sailboat
Built
1978 on
Designer
Walter H. Scott
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
26′ (7.92 m)
Waterline length
24′ 1″ (7.35 m)
Beam
10′ 6″ (3.20 m)
Draft
2′ 4″ (0.70 m)
Displacement
7,500 lb (3,402 kg)
Ballast
2,500 lb (1,134 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
430 sq ft (40.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
27′ 8″ (8.44 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 1″ (3.08 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ (9.75 m)
E (mainsail foot)
16′ 10″ (5.12 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.0

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
239

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
33%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.15

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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