The Bristol 26 is a 26.0ft masthead sloop designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1968 and 1978.
234 units have been built.
The Bristol 26 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Bristol 26 | ||
| Length | 26 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.82 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.43 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.11 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 244.61 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.91 | ||
| Capsize | 1.79 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.82 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5700 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.26 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 327 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 168 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 158.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 32 ft | ||
| J | 10.50 ft | ||
| P | 27 ft | ||
| E | 11.75 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 | Bristol Yachts | ||
| Designer | Halsey Herreshoff | ||
| First built | 1968 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 234 |
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