The Essex 26 is a 26.0ft masthead sloop designed by John Cherubini and built in fiberglass between 1972 and 1976.
The Essex 26 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Essex 26 | ||
| Length | 26 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.92 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.82 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.15 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 121.08 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 13.55 | ||
| Capsize | 2.13 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3300 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1325 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.43 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 260 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 141.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 117.84 sq.ft | ||
| I | 27 ft | ||
| J | 10.50 ft | ||
| P | 24 ft | ||
| E | 9.82 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | John Cherubini | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 1976 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |