The Py 26 paceship is a 26.33ft masthead sloop designed by C. Raymond Hunt Assoc.(John Deknatel) and built in fiberglass by Paceship Yachts Ltd. between 1972 and 1981.
364 units have been built.
The Py 26 paceship is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Py 26 paceship | ||
| Length | 26.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.48 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 235.16 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.55 | ||
| Capsize | 2.09 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.36 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 339 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 202.30 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 137.04 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34 ft | ||
| J | 11.90 ft | ||
| P | 28.85 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 | Paceship Yachts Ltd. | ||
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt Assoc.(John Deknatel) | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 364 |