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]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | C&C Design |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1976 |
| Builder(s) | C&C Yachts |
| Name | C&C 26 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 5,400 lb (2,449 kg) |
| Draft | 4.60 ft (1.40 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 25.58 ft (7.80 m) |
| LWL | 23.58 ft (7.19 m) |
| Beam | 10.42 ft (3.18 m) |
| Engine type | Inboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 2,040 lb (925 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | internally-mounted spade-type rudder |
| Rig | |
| General | Masthead sloop |
| I foretriangle height | 34.50 ft (10.52 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 11.16 ft (3.40 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 29.25 ft (8.92 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 9.50 ft (2.90 m) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 138.94 sq ft (12.908 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 192.51 sq ft (17.885 m2) |
| Total sail area | 331.45 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
editThe boat was built by C&C Yachts in Canada, starting in 1976, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]
Design
editThe 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
edit- 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
editSimilar sailboats
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C 26 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C Design". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "C&C 26". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 26". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 16 March 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ 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.
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 26 Encounter". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 16 March 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "C&C 26 Encounter". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
External links
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