Westerly Capo 26

Sailboat 26′ Since 1982

Overview

Builder
Westerly
Model
Capo 26
Type
Sailboat
Built
1982 on
Designer
Carl Schumacher
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
26′ (7.92 m)
Waterline length
22′ (6.71 m)
Beam
9′ 4″ (2.83 m)
Displacement
4,300 lb (1,950 kg)
Ballast
1,900 lb (862 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
343 sq ft (31.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
34′ 10″ (10.63 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 7″ (3.22 m)
P (mainsail luff)
29′ 4″ (8.95 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ (3.05 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.7

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

Displacement / length
180

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

Ballast ratio
44%

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

Capsize screening
2.29

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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

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