Controversy 26

3 / 90 - score 79%

The Controversy 26 is a 25.92ft masthead sloop designed by C. Hamlin/Butler and built in wood strip planking by Mount Desert Yacht Yard since 1954.

The Controversy 26 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 96%

Model	Controversy 26
Length	25.92 ft (93%)	the closest to 25.75 ft
Beam	8.25 ft (100%)	the closest to 8.25 ft
Draft	2.50 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 62%

Sail area / displ.	18.29 (95%)	the closest to 18.39
Ballast / displ.	31.71 %
Displ. / length	177.89
Comfort ratio	16.57 (30%)	the closest to 17.82
Capsize	2.06

Hull

Hull type	Monohull keel with centerboard
Construction	Wood strip planking
Waterline length	21.75 ft
Maximum draft	4.67 ft
Displacement	4100 lbs
Ballast	1300 lbs
Hull speed	6.25 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	292 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	0 sq.ft	??
Sail area main	0 sq.ft	??
I	0 ft	??
J	0 ft	??
P	0 ft	??
E	0 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	Mount Desert Yacht Yard
Designer	C. Hamlin/Butler
First built	1954
Last built	0	??
Number built	0	??