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ESSEX 26

Masthead Sloop • Keel/Cbrd. • Built 1972–1976

Dimensions

LOA
26 ft
LWL
23 ft
Beam
7.92 ft
Max Draft
5 ft
Min Draft
1.92 ft
Displacement
3,300 lbs
Ballast
1,325 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.13 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.8
D/L Ratio ⓘ
121
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
40.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
260 sq ft
I
27 ft
J
10.5 ft
P
24 ft
E
9.82 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Keel/Cbrd.
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1972
Last Built
1976
Number Built
—
Notes:

Center cockpit with aft cabin. According to the designers son, the hull was based on that of the VENTURE 25. It was also available as a ketch.

Designer