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.