C&C 26 Wave

The C&C 26 Wave is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by C&C designer Robert W. Ball and first built in 1988.[1][2][3]

C&C 26 Wave
Development
DesignerRobert W. Ball
LocationCanada
Year1988
Builder(s)C&C Yachts
NameC&C 26 Wave
Boat
Displacement4,700 lb (2,132 kg)
Draft2.92 ft (0.89 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA26.67 ft (8.13 m)
LWL23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Beam9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Engine typeUniversal M-12 diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typewing keel
Ballast1,700 lb (771 kg)
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
Sails
Total sail area292 sq ft (27.1 m2)
Racing
PHRF219 (average)

Despite its name, the C&C 26 Wave is a development of the C&C 27 Mark V and not the C&C 26.[1][3]

Production

The boat was built by C&C Yachts in Canada, starting in 1988, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]

Design

The C&C 26 Wave is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a transom-hung rudder and a fixed wing keel. It displaces 4,700 lb (2,132 kg) and carries 1,700 lb (771 kg) of iron ballast.[1][3]

The boat has a draft of 2.92 ft (0.89 m) with the standard wing keel fitted. The boat is fitted with a Universal M-12 diesel engine.[1][3]

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 219 with a high of 231 and low of 210. It has a hull speed of 6.43 kn (11.91 km/h).[3][5]

See also

Similar sailboats

References
  1. Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C 26 Wave sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  2. Browning, Randy (2018). "Robert Ball". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  3. Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "C&C 26 Wave". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  4. Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  5. InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 26 Wave". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
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