The Niagara 26 is a 26.67ft fractional sloop designed by George Hinterhoeller and built in fiberglass by Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd. since 1975.
170 units have been built.
The Niagara 26 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Niagara 26 | ||
| Length | 26.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.42 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.12 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.50 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 146.77 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 15.23 | ||
| Capsize | 2.10 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.42 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.43 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 316 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 151.09 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 165 sq.ft | ||
| I | 29 ft | ||
| J | 10.42 ft | ||
| P | 30 ft | ||
| E | 11 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 6 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 14 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd. | ||
| Designer | George Hinterhoeller | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 170 |