The Courier 26 sailstar is a 26.0ft masthead sloop designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built in fiberglass by Sailstar Boat Co. (USA) between 1966 and 1968.
The Courier 26 sailstar is a moderate weight 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.
Main features
| Model | Courier 26 sailstar | ||
| Length | 26 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.84 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 236.02 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.07 | ||
| Capsize | 1.82 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel and centerboard with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.26 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 327 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 168 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 158.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 32 ft | ||
| J | 10.50 ft | ||
| P | 27 ft | ||
| E | 11.75 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 | Sailstar Boat Co. (USA) | ||
| Designer | Halsey Herreshoff | ||
| First built | 1966 | ||
| Last built | 1968 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |