C&C 26

Sailboat 25′ 7″ Since 1976

Overview

Builder
C&C
Model
26
Type
Sailboat
Built
1976 on
Designer
C&C
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Yachts
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
25′ 7″ (7.80 m)
Waterline length
23′ 7″ (7.19 m)
Beam
10′ 5″ (3.17 m)
Displacement
5,400 lb (2,449 kg)
Ballast
2,040 lb (925 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
343 sq ft (31.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
34′ 6″ (10.52 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 2″ (3.40 m)
P (mainsail luff)
29′ 3″ (8.92 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 6″ (2.90 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.8

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

Displacement / length
183

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

Ballast ratio
38%

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

Capsize screening
2.37

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
Yachts

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

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