The C&C 26 encounter is a 26.0ft masthead sloop designed by C&C and built in fiberglass by C&C Yachts since 1978.
The C&C 26 encounter is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | C&C 26 encounter | ||
| Length | 26 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.44 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 224.55 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 18.43 | ||
| Capsize | 2.19 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6120 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.43 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 322 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 189.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 132.05 sq.ft | ||
| I | 33 ft | ||
| J | 11.50 ft | ||
| P | 27.80 ft | ||
| E | 9.50 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 | C&C Yachts | ||
| Designer | C&C | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |