The Frances 26 is a 26.0ft fractional sloop designed by Chuck Paine and built in fiberglass by Northshore Yachts (UK) since 1975.
200 units have been built.
The Frances 26 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Frances 26 | ||
| Length | 26 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.83 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.07 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 51.47 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 316.36 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.04 | ||
| Capsize | 1.69 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.18 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 337 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 148.49 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 188 sq.ft | ||
| I | 31 ft | ||
| J | 9.58 ft | ||
| P | 32 ft | ||
| E | 11.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 8 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 15 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 15 gals | ||
| Headroom | 4.67 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Northshore Yachts (UK) | ||
| Designer | Chuck Paine | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 200 |
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