Frances 26
- Boat REF# · 244604
- Length · 26'0"
- Year · 1983
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 14hp, Beta (2004)
- Lying · Helston, uk
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Extra Details
| Designer | Chuck Paine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Victoria Marine |
| Lying | Helston, uk |
| Fuel capacity | 9.9 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 13.2 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 30/11/2007 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 14hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Beta (2004) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 Blade (Rope Cutters) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 26'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 21'4" |
| Beam | 8'0" |
| Draft Min | 3'1" |
| Draft Max | 3'1" |
| Displacement | 6,801.2lbs |
| Headroom | 5'9" |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1983) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2015)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | - Slab (2012) 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling (2012) |
| Other sails | Storm jib () |
Sails in good condition
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Fuel tank is 45 litre polypropylene
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Sea toilet is jabsco
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Sink | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system |
Sea toilet is jabsco
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Tonneau cover | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Beaching legs | |
| Swim Ladder |
2 halyard winches
Manual Manuec windlass
2 anchors
(CQR & Kedge)
147'8" of chain
Haslar windvane self-steering system
Beaching legs are alloy extendable
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
The boat is also fitted with an AIS Transponder
Safety Equipment
| Searchlight | |
|---|---|
| Safety harnesses | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Swim ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 electric)
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.
This Frances 26 has successfully competed in single handed off shore passages. With a ballast ratio of 54% she is a very safe craft and the replacement engine gives her a good cruising speed under motor. She is now ashore and just requires a little tlc to get her back to her former glory.
Transportation/delivery can be arranged.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.