Yamaha 26
Fractional Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · First built 1979
A fractional sloop derived from the 1978 International 1/4 Ton Cup-winning prototype Magician IV
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Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
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