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Sailart 26 (J26)

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb and Transom Hung Rudder · 2000–2020

A high-performance fractional sloop with an exceptional sail-area-to-displacement ratio, designed for speed and agility

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/bulb and Transom Hung Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

TrailerableBeam 2.50 m — inside the 2.55 m no-permit tow width across most of Europe, and the 2.59 m US and Canadian limit. About 1,100 kg of hull, so roughly 1,700 kg on a trailer: check that against your own towing rating.
LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a moderate beam gives 9 — a quick, lively motion that feels every wave.

Comfort ratio 9
CoastalBluewater

At 2.44 she sits above the 2.0 line — beamy for her weight, and happiest coastal.

Capsize screening 2.44
LightHeavy

73 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 73
EasygoingPowered-up

36.3 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 36.3
TenderStiff

36% of her weight is ballast — moderately stiff, a middle-of-the-road stability.

Ballast 36%

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

  • Lighter than ~91% of boats her size on file
  • Draws more than ~95% of boats her size on file

Compared with 1810 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
36.4%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
36.3
Displacement / length
72.6
Comfort ratio
9.1
Capsize screening
2.44
Hull speed
6.7 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
721
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb and transom hung rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead Bulb
Production
Years built
2000–2020
Builder
Sailart

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Saffier Yachts SE 248.00 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 2023 fractional sloop featuring a Torqeedo electric motor and versatile sail plans for tailored performance
Abbott Boats Inc. Soling8.15 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA high-performance Olympic class keelboat designed by Jan Herman Linge for tactical three-person racing
J Boats Tillotson Pearson J/808.00 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 1992 fractional sloop with a high 26.59 sail area-to-displacement ratio, engineered for rapid, agile performance
Seaward 258.15 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA 1984 fractional sloop with a shallow 0.63m draft and fin keel, built for accessible coastal cruising
Maxi Yachts Racer7.95 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA lightweight 7.95-metre fractional sloop with a high sail area-to-displacement ratio built for spirited racing
Maxi Yachts 777.70 mSame hull family0.3 m shorterThe most popular model in the builder's history, offering both inboard and outboard engine options for versatile cruising

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