Hughes 26
10 / 120 - score 70%
The Hughes 26 is a 26.0ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works since 1976.
The Hughes 26 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low 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.
Hughes 26 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 64%
| Model | Hughes 26 | ||
| Length | 26 ft (78%) | the closest to 26.58 ft | |
| Beam | 9 ft (50%) | the closest to 8.58 ft | |
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 76%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.18 (55%) | the closest to 17.98 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 43.50 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 247.20 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.32 (98%) | the closest to 17.36 | |
| Capsize | 2.17 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4598 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.03 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 296 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 170.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 125.88 sq.ft | ||
| I | 31 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 26.50 ft | ||
| E | 9.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 12 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 | Hughes Boat Works | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |