BoatsMG 26 (Peterson)

MG 26 (Peterson)

Masthead Sloop · Fin With Rudder On Skeg · First built 1972

A lightweight IOR quarter-tonner with a high 34.51 sail-area-to-displacement ratio, built for competitive racing

Designed by Doug Peterson, built by Lewin Yachts.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Fin With Rudder On Skeg

Is it for you?

Character

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

LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a beamy beam gives 8 — a quick, lively motion that feels every wave.

Comfort ratio 8
CoastalBluewater

At 2.90 she sits above the 2.0 line — beamy for her weight, and happiest coastal.

Capsize screening 2.90
LightHeavy

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

Displacement / length 106
EasygoingPowered-up

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

Sail area / displacement 34.5

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

  • Lighter than ~92% of boats her size on file

Compared with 1563 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
34.5
Displacement / length
106.0
Comfort ratio
7.7
Capsize screening
2.90
Hull speed
6.1 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
707
Hull
Hull type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 1972
Designer
Doug Peterson
Builder
Lewin Yachts, Northshore Yachts

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Catalina Yachts 22 MKII7.26 mSame hull family0.4 m shorterAn upgraded 1995 iteration of the classic trailerable cruiser, featuring a fin keel and transom-hung rudder
Sirius 7277.27 mSame hull family0.4 m shorterA development of the Sirius 24, this fractional sloop features a fin keel with skeg-mounted rudder for balanced handling
J Boats Tillotson Pearson J/247.32 mSame hull family0.4 m shorterA legendary Rodney Johnstone design that defined the modern one-design racer with its high sail-area-to-displacement ratio
Dehler Yachts 25CR7.50 mSame hull family0.2 m shorterA Van de Stadt-designed fractional sloop with a high sail area-to-displacement ratio built for spirited performance

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