C&C 26

The C&C 26 is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by C&C Design and first built in 1976. The C&C 26 design was developed into the C&C 26 Encounter in 1978.[1][2][3]

C&C 26
Development
DesignerC&C Design
LocationCanada
Year1976
Builder(s)C&C Yachts
NameC&C 26
Boat
Displacement5,400 lb (2,449 kg)
Draft4.60 ft (1.40 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA25.58 ft (7.80 m)
LWL23.58 ft (7.19 m)
Beam10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Engine typeInboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast2,040 lb (925 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I foretriangle height34.50 ft (10.52 m)
J foretriangle base11.16 ft (3.40 m)
P mainsail luff29.25 ft (8.92 m)
E mainsail foot9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Sails
Mainsail area138.94 sq ft (12.908 m2)
Jib/genoa area192.51 sq ft (17.885 m2)
Total sail area331.45 sq ft (30.793 m2)

The C&C 26 Wave is a similarly named boat, but is actually a development of the C&C 27 Mark V.[1][3]

Production

The boat was built by C&C Yachts in Canada, starting in 1976, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]

Design

The C&C 26 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. The boat is fitted with an inboard engine.[1][3]

Variants
C&C 26
This model was introduced in 1976. It has a length overall of 25.58 ft (7.8 m), a waterline length of 23.58 ft (7.2 m), displaces 5,400 lb (2,449 kg) and carries 2,040 lb (925 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.60 ft (1.40 m) with the standard keel fitted. The boat has a hull speed of 6.51 kn (12.06 km/h).[1][3][5]
C&C 26 Encounter
This model was derived from the C&C 26, with a shorter rig and more displacement. It was introduced in 1978. It has a length overall of 26.00 ft (7.9 m), a waterline length of 23.00 ft (7.0 m), displaces 6,120 lb (2,776 kg). The boat has a draft of 3.92 ft (1.19 m) with the standard keel fitted. The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 216 with a high of 213 and low of 222. It has a hull speed of 6.43 kn (11.91 km/h).[6][7][8]

See also

Similar sailboats

References
  1. Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C 26 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  2. Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C Design". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  3. Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "C&C 26". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  4. Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  5. InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 26". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  6. Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C 26 Encounter sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  7. InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 26 Encounter". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  8. Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "C&C 26 Encounter". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
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