Yamaha 26

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1979–present

Specifications

Dimensions

Weights

Ballast / displacement

33.0%

Rig & sail area

Rig

Fractional Sloop

Ratios

SA / displacement

17.5

Displacement / length

209.4

Comfort ratio

15.5

Capsize screening

2.26

Hull speed

6.1 kn

Pounds / inch immersion

690

Hull

Hull type

Fin w/spade rudder

Construction

Fiberglass

Production

Years built

1979–present

Designer

Yamaha Design Team

Builder

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., Yamaha

Design & history

Based on the 1/4 ton prototype 'Magician IV', winner of the International 1/4 ton cup in 1978, with a major update in 1982.

Class · International 1/4 ton cup winner 1978

Notable features

Tall rig available; mast height above water 39.08ft / 12.10m; SA (main + 100% fore) 330.6 sqft / 30.71 sqm

Variants

Design

Based on 1/4 ton prototype 'Magician IV', winner of Int. 1/4 ton cup in 1978.

Curated reference notes

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