Frances 26
6 / 24 - score 59%
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.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoff for this request.
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Main features 76%
| Model | Frances 26 | ||
| Length | 26 ft (52%) | the closest to 24.83 ft | |
| Beam | 8 ft (100%) | the closest to 8 ft | |
| Draft | 3.83 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 21%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.07 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 51.47 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 316.36 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.04 (21%) | the closest to 31.53 | |
| Capsize | 1.69 |
Hull 62%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.25 ft (62%) | the closest to 22 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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