Frances 26
Not A Better Example I'm Sure
- Boat REF# · 222626
- Length · 26'0"
- Year · 1990
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 9hp, Yanmar 1GM10 (2002)
- Lying · Poole
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Extra Details
| Designer | Chuck Paine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Victoria Marine |
| Lying | Poole |
| Fuel capacity | 12.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 22.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 07/05/2010 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 9hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 1GM10 (2002) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
2005/06 New Prop Shaft Fitted
2008 X2 New Batteries Fitted
2011 New Cutlass Bearing
Dimensions
| Length | 26'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 21'3" |
| Beam | 8'2" |
| Draft Min | 3'10" |
| Draft Max | 3'10" |
| Displacement | 6,835.5lbs |
| Headroom | 5'11" |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Cutter rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1990) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2005)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Lucas - Slab (1990) Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Lucas - Furling (1990) |
| Other sails | Staysail (1990) |
| Cruising Chute (1990) |
2004/05 New Rigging Fitted
2012 New Staysail Cover
2014 Yankee Jib Sacrificial UV Strip Fitted
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power Batteries new 2008
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
2002 New 12 Gallon Fuel Tank Fitted
2012/13 New Skin Fittings and seacocks DZR and Bronze
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Manual water system |
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Cockpit cover | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Bimini |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual Slanchorman windlass
2 anchors
(Plough & CQR)
26'3" of chain
98'5" of rode
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
2008 New Standard Horizon DSC VHF
2008 New Standard Horizon CP 3001 Chart Plotter
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Swim ladder |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Broker's Comments
A striking classic cutter design.
The Frances 26 has the most striking and elegant lines she has a fine entry, a lively sheer, full bilges and a long keel.
She is proven to be a great cruiser which can accommodate up to four in an open-plan layout.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.