Gulf coast 26
11 / 80 - score 59%
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 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 88%
Model | Gulf coast 26 | ||
Length | 26 ft | ||
Beam | 7.33 ft (88%) | the closest to 7.41 ft | |
Draft | 1.75 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 45%
Sail area / displ. | 18.25 (90%) | the closest to 18.44 | |
Ballast / displ. | 47.22 % | ||
Displ. / length | 114.30 | ||
Comfort ratio | 18.83 (0%) | the closest to 17.17 | |
Capsize | 1.78 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 26 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.30 ft | ||
Displacement | 4500 lbs | ||
Ballast | 2125 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.83 knots |
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 | ?? |