The Parker dawson 26 is a 25.58ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Finch and built in fiberglass between 1973 and 1982.
The Parker dawson 26 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably 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.
Main features
| Model | Parker dawson 26 | ||
| Length | 25.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.67 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 13.63 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 21.05 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 233.52 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.80 | ||
| Capsize | 1.79 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5700 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.31 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 271 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 32.50 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 146.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 123.96 sq.ft | ||
| I | 29.25 ft | ||
| J | 10 ft | ||
| P | 24 ft | ||
| E | 10.33 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 15 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 25 gals | ||
| Headroom | 5.83 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | ?? | ||
| Designer | Robert Finch | ||
| First built | 1973 | ||
| Last built | 1982 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |