Frances 26
A Classic Double Ender
- Boat REF# · 227402
- Length · 26'0"
- Year · 1981
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 9hp, Yanmar (1995)
- Lying · Falmouth
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Extra Details
| Designer | Chuck Paine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Victoria Marine |
| Lying | Falmouth |
| Fuel capacity | 8.8 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 11.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 17/10/2010 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 9hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar (1995) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 Bladed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
Engine new 1995, Batteries new 2015.
A Simrad tiller autopilot was new in 2015
Dimensions
| Length | 26'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 21'3" |
| Beam | 8'2" |
| Draft Min | 3'10" |
| Draft Max | 3'10" |
| Displacement | 6,801.2lbs |
| Headroom | 6'0" |
Rig
Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1981) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2014)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Shore Salt - Slab (2011) Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Other sails | Cruising Chute () |
| Genoa () | |
| Storm Jib () | |
| Ghoster () | |
| Spare Main () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
A Plastimo roller system was fitted in 2014 and Lazy jacks in 2013. The spinnaker pole is telescopic.
In addition to the sails listed is the original self tacking jib ans boom that could be fitted if required.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
The hull was epoxied in 1997. The rudder was resheaved and epoxied in 20111
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
The cooker, new 2010, is an origo 3000 2 burner spirit stove on gimbals.
Water is provided by a Whale manual pump from a 50 litre flexible water tank.
The Jabsco Heats was replaved in 2001 - also in 2001 the seacocks were re-newed
2 burner spirit Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Cooler | |
| Drapes | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
The cooker, new 2010, is an origo 3000 2 burner spirit stove on gimbals.
Water is provided by a Whale manual pump from a 50 litre flexible water tank.
The Jabsco Heats was replaved in 2001 - also in 2001 the seacocks were re-newed
2 burner spirit Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Tonneau cover | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR (25lb) & Bruce (15lbs))
114'10" of chain
Clearway Trimtab windvane self-steering system
2 man Plastimo - RYDS 235 dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2.2hp outboard, Suzuki, Short shaft (2010)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Log and echosounder by Raytheon.
GPS/Chartplotter by Lowrance
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys |
2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 electric)
Saftey equipment includes an in service liferaft, flare packs and a Bosuns chair
Broker's Comments
It is a testament to this design that originally Chuck Paine drew the Frances 26 double ender for his own use as a small ocean voyager, a task which they have shown themselves adept at.
On stepping aboard you are immediately struck by the quality of both hull and fit out of this particular boat which has been maintained to a very high standard by its two previous owners. With many improvements and updstes over the years she is now looking for a new owner who can continue to lavish the same level of care and attention.
Set up for single handed or short handed off shore sailing, this has to be one of the nicest small craft I have had the pleasure of visiting. Call me now to arrange a viewing.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.