The Nash 26 is a Canadian sailboat designed by Joe Nash and first built in 1975.[1][2][3]

Nash 26
Development
DesignerJoe Nash
LocationCanada
Year1975
Builder(s)J. J. Nash Industries
NameNash 26
Boat
Displacement5,200 lb (2,359 kg)
Draft3.83 ft (1.17 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA26.00 ft (7.92 m)
LWL21.25 ft (6.48 m)
Beam8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast2,100 lb (953 kg)
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I foretriangle height31.25 ft (9.53 m)
J foretriangle base20.40 ft (6.22 m)
P mainsail luff29.50 ft (8.99 m)
E mainsail foot8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Sails
Mainsail area125.38 sq ft (11.648 m2)
Jib/genoa area162.50 sq ft (15.097 m2)
Total sail area287.88 sq ft (26.745 m2)
Racing
PHRF231 (average)

Production

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The boat was built by J. J. Nash Industries in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]

Design

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Nash 26
 
Nash 26 showing transom

The Nash 26 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 fin keel. It displaces 5,200 lb (2,359 kg) and carries 2,100 lb (953 kg) of ballast.[1][2][3]

The boat has a draft of 3.83 ft (1.17 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1][3]

The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 231 and a hull speed of 6.18 kn (11.45 km/h).[2][3]

Operational history

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In a review Michael McGoldrick wrote, "The Nash 26 ... is a relatively large 26 footer with a nice interior layout which includes the maximum in the way of cruising amenities for a boat in this size range. Despite the priority placed on interior space, it still has acceptable proportions for a cruising boat, although some later Nash 26s appear to have been built with a slightly boxy-looking cabin."[5]

See also

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Similar sailboats

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Browning, Randy (2017). "Nash 26 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  2. ^ a b c InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for Nash 26". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 29 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b c d e Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Nash 26". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  4. ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "Nash Industries (CAN)". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  5. ^ McGoldrick, Michael (2018). "Nash 26". Sail Quest. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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