The South Coast 26 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by James Monroe as a cruiser and first built in 1977.[1][2]

South Coast 26
Development
DesignerJames Monroe
LocationUnited States
Year1977
Builder(s)South Coast Seacraft
RoleCruiser
NameSouth Coast 26
Boat
Displacement3,300 lb (1,497 kg)
Draft3.67 ft (1.12 m) with keel down
Hull
Typemonohull
Constructionfiberglass
LOA25.83 ft (7.87 m)
LWL23.25 ft (7.09 m)
Beam7.92 ft (2.41 m)
Engine typeoutboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typelifting keel
Ballast960 lb (435 kg)
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
I foretriangle height39.80 ft (12.13 m)
J foretriangle base9.40 ft (2.87 m)
P mainsail luff25.00 ft (7.62 m)
E mainsail foot9.30 ft (2.83 m)
Sails
Sailplanmasthead sloop
Mainsail area116.25 sq ft (10.800 m2)
Jib/genoa area187.06 sq ft (17.378 m2)
Total sail area303.31 sq ft (28.178 m2)

Production

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The design was built by South Coast Seacraft in United States, starting in 1977, but it is now out of production.[1][2][3]

Design

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The South Coast 26 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig; a raked stem; a reverse transom; a transom-hung, vertically-lifting wooden rudder controlled by a tiller and a lifting keel with a weighted bulb. It was built in aft cockpit and center cockpit versions. It displaces 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) and carries 960 lb (435 kg) of ballast.[1][2]

The boat has a draft of 3.67 ft (1.12 m) with the keel extended and 1.82 ft (0.55 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water, beaching or ground transportation on a trailer.[1][2]

The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1][2]

The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin and two straight settee berths in the main cabin. The galley is located on the starboard side just forward of the companionway ladder. The galley is equipped with a two-burner stove. The enclosed head is located opposite the galley on the port side.[1]

For sailing the design may be equipped with a 150% or 170% genoa.[1][2]

The design has a hull speed of 6.46 kn (11.96 km/h).[2]

Operational history

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The boat is supported by an active class club that organizes racing events, the South Coast Seacraft Owners' Association.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g McArthur, Bruce (2020). "South Coast 26 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "South Coast 26". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "South Coast Seacraft Co. 1965 - 1981". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  4. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "South Coast Seacraft Owners' Association". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
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