Cape dory 26
6 / 31 - score 68%
The Cape dory 26 is a 25.92ft masthead sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built in fiberglass by Cape Dory Yachts between 1984 and 1986.
78 units have been built.
The Cape dory 26 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Cape dory 26 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 76%
| Model | Cape dory 26 | ||
| Length | 25.92 ft (85%) | the closest to 26.25 ft | |
| Beam | 8 ft (67%) | the closest to 7.75 ft | |
| Draft | 3.58 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Login or register to personnalize this screen.
You will be able to pin external links of your choice.
See how Sailboatlab works in video
Ratios 52%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.05 (72%) | the closest to 15.62 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 45.28 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 331.69 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.15 (31%) | the closest to 22.66 | |
| Capsize | 1.84 |
Hull 86%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.25 ft (86%) | the closest to 19 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 3.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5300 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.88 knots |
We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 304 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 164 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 139.66 sq.ft | ||
| I | 32 ft | ||
| J | 10.25 ft | ||
| P | 27.25 ft | ||
| E | 10.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Cape Dory Yachts | ||
| Designer | Carl Alberg | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 78 |