The Sierra 26 is a 26.15ft fractional sloop designed by Nelson/Marek and built in carbon fiber or composite by Betts Boats (James Betts Enterprises, Inc.) between 2008 and 2008.
3 units have been built.
The Sierra 26 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Sierra 26 | ||
| Length | 26.15 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.91 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.51 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 56.47 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 24.13 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 3.58 | ||
| Capsize | 3.22 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Carbon fiber or composite | ||
| Waterline length | 25.98 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.51 ft | ||
| Displacement | 948 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.83 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 340 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 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 | Betts Boats (James Betts Enterprises, Inc.) | ||
| Designer | Nelson/Marek | ||
| First built | 2008 | ||
| Last built | 2008 | ||
| Number built | 3 |