Nash 26
The Nash 26 is a Canadian sailboat designed by Joe Nash and first built in 1975.[1][2]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Joe Nash |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1975 |
| Builder(s) | J. J. Nash Industries |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 5,200 lb (2,359 kg) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 26.00 ft (7.92 m) |
| LWL | 21.25 ft (6.48 m) |
| Beam | 8.50 ft (2.59 m) |
| Hull draft | 3.83 ft (1.17 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 2,100 lb (953 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | transom-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| General | Masthead sloop |
| I (foretriangle height) | 31.25 ft (9.53 m) |
| J (foretriangle base) | 20.40 ft (6.22 m) |
| P (mainsail luff) | 29.50 ft (8.99 m) |
| E (mainsail foot) | 8.50 ft (2.59 m) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 125.38 sq ft (11.648 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 162.50 sq ft (15.097 m2) |
| Total sail area | 287.88 sq ft (26.745 m2) |
| Racing | |
| PHRF | 231 (average) |
The boat was built by J. J. Nash Industries in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, but it is now out of production.[1][3]
Design
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]
The boat has a draft of 3.83 ft (1.17 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1]
The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 231 and a hull speed of 6.18 kn (11.45 km/h).[2]
Operational history
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."[4]
See also
Similar sailboats
References
- Browning, Randy (2017). "Nash 26 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for Nash 26". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- Browning, Randy (2017). "Nash Industries (CAN)". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- McGoldrick, Michael (2018). "Nash 26". Sail Quest. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
External links
Media related to Nash 26 at Wikimedia Commons