C&C 26 Encounter
Sailboat
26′
Since 1978
Overview
- Model
- C&C 26 Encounter
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1978 on
- Designer
- C&C
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- Yachts
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 26′ (7.92 m)
- Waterline length
- 23′ (7.01 m)
- Beam
- 10′ (3.05 m)
- Displacement
- 6,120 lb (2,776 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 332 sq ft (30.9 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 33′ (10.06 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 11′ 6″ (3.51 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 27′ 10″ (8.47 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 9′ 6″ (2.90 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 15.9
- Displacement / length
- 225
- Capsize screening
- 2.19
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
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Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.