The Evolution 26 is a 25.75ft masthead sloop designed by Julian Everitt and built in fiberglass by Evolution Yachts Ltd. (UK) since 1976.
75 units have been built.
The Evolution 26 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Evolution 26 | ||
| Length | 25.75 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 1 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.89 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 32.97 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 251.48 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.35 | ||
| Capsize | 2.21 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull lifting keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4853 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.07 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 266 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 155 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 110.70 sq.ft | ||
| I | 31 ft | ||
| J | 10 ft | ||
| P | 27 ft | ||
| E | 8.20 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 | Evolution Yachts Ltd. (UK) | ||
| Designer | Julian Everitt | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 75 |