Gulf coast 26
8 / 85 - score 73%
The Gulf coast 26 is a 26.0ft masthead sloop designed by Martin Bludworth and built in fiberglass by Gulf Coast Sailboats since 1971.
The Gulf coast 26 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Gulf coast 26 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 60%
| Model | Gulf coast 26 | ||
| Length | 26 ft (94%) | the closest to 26.15 ft | |
| Beam | 7.33 ft (26%) | the closest to 7.91 ft | |
| Draft | 1.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.25 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 47.22 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 114.30 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 18.83 | ||
| Capsize | 1.78 |
Hull 99%
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 26 ft (99%) | the closest to 25.98 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.30 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2125 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.83 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 310 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 168.53 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 141.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 31.50 ft | ||
| J | 10.70 ft | ||
| P | 27 ft | ||
| E | 10.50 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 | Gulf Coast Sailboats | ||
| Designer | Martin Bludworth | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |