Tanzer 26
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Johann Tanzer |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1974 |
| Builder(s) | Tanzer Industries |
| Boat | |
| Crew | Two |
| Draft | 3.83 ft (1.17 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Masthead sloop |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 26.33 ft (8.03 m) |
| LWL | 22.50 ft (6.86 m) |
| Beam | 8.67 ft (2.64 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fixed fin keel |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 129.41 sq ft (12.023 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 159.49 sq ft (14.817 m2) |
| Total sail area | 288.90 sq ft (26.840 m2) |
| Racing | |
| PHRF | 216 |
The Tanzer 26 is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by Johann Tanzer and first built in 1974. The design is out of production.[1][2]
Production
Production of the boat was commenced in 1974 by Tanzer Industries of Dorion, Quebec and 960 boats were completed, by the time production ended in 1985. The company entered bankruptcy in May 1986.[1][3]
Design
The Tanzer 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 or optionally, a shoal-draft keel. It displaces 4,200 lb (1,905 kg) and carries 1,650 lb (748 kg) of ballast.[1][2]
The boat was built with a standard keel that gives a draft of 4.70 ft (1.43 m). A shoal-draft keel with a draft of 2.82 ft (0.86 m), was a factory option. Most examples built were powered by an outboard motor, but an inboard-mounted Japanese-built Yanmar Diesel engine was optional.[1]
The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 216. It has a hull speed of 6.36 kn (11.78 km/h).[2]
Operational history
In a review Michael McGoldrick wrote, "These boats have a reputation as a good club racer, but they are equally well known a comfortable cruising boats that can easily accommodate an average size family. The Tanzer 26 is supported by an active network of owners, and they have even come up with a new rudder design to improve the boats' handling characteristics. Boats built in the 1980's (starting a little before hull # 300) have the newer window configuration and improved forward hatch. People sailing is shallow waters will be happy to note that the Tanzer 26 has a draft of 3 feet, 10 inches, which isn't all that deep for a 26 footer with a fin keel."[4]
See also
Similar sailboats
References
- 1 2 3 4 Browning, Randy (2016). "Tanzer 26 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- 1 2 3 InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for Tanzer 26". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ↑ Browning, Randy (2016). "Tanzer Industries Ltd, 1966-1986". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ↑ McGoldrick, Michael (2018). "Tanzer 26". Sail Quest. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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