The Tanzer 26 is a 26.33ft masthead sloop designed by Johann Tanzer and built in fiberglass by Tanzer Industries Ltd. between 1974 and 1985.
960 units have been built.
The Tanzer 26 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably 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 | Tanzer 26 | ||
| Length | 26.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.83 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.98 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.83 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 170.49 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16 | ||
| Capsize | 2.13 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4350 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1950 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.36 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 282 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 33 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 159.49 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 129.41 sq.ft | ||
| I | 30.15 ft | ||
| J | 10.58 ft | ||
| P | 25.25 ft | ||
| E | 10.25 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 | Tanzer Industries Ltd. | ||
| Designer | Johann Tanzer | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 960 |