The Bowman 26 is a 26.0ft masthead sloop designed by Ian L. Anderson and built in fiberglass by Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK) between 1968 and 1973.
The Bowman 26 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Bowman 26 | ||
| Length | 26 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.04 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 289.81 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 22.61 | ||
| Capsize | 1.87 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5062 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.97 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 313 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 | Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK) | ||
| Designer | Ian L. Anderson | ||
| First built | 1968 | ||
| Last built | 1973 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |