Frances 26 Long Keel, Cutter Rig
New Cabin Heating system
- Boat REF# · 300577
- Length · 26'0"
- Year · 1986
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 15hp, Vetus M2.06 (1996)
- Lying · Falmouth UK
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Extra Details
| Designer | Chuck Paine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Victoria Marine |
| Lying | Falmouth UK |
| Fuel capacity | 7.7 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 16.5 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 13/07/2016 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 15hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Vetus M2.06 (1996) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 4330 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade - fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.2 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.2 knots |
Cabin heating - WALLAS 1300 Blown air Heating system, installed September 2020
Dimensions
| Length | 26'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 21'4" |
| Beam | 8'0" |
| Draft Min | 3'1" |
| Draft Max | 3'11" |
| Displacement | 6,815.7lbs |
| Headroom | 6'0" |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Cutter rigged Protor Aluminium spars (1986) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2018)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | TAN - Slab () 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | TAN - Furling () |
| Other sails | Staysail - TAN () |
| Cruising shute () | |
| Mainsail - spare () | |
| Staysail - spare () |
Second set of spare sails will require minor repairs.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Teak decking aft of mast - glued (not screwed)
Survey was for insurance purposes.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Hot water disconnected, calorifier removed, system can be reinstated if required.
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Cooler | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system |
Hot water disconnected, calorifier removed, system can be reinstated if required.
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
1 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Bruce)
98'5" of chain
98'5" of rode
Seafeather (2018) windvane self-steering system
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Radar Reflector |
Safety Equipment
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Broker's Comments
The Frances 26 is, without doubt, a modern classic! With her beautiful traditional double-ended design. Described by the current owner of 10 years as "A brilliant capable sailboat and faster than one imagines! A single-hander or short handlers dream. She has extensively cruised the east and south coasts, together with several North Sea crossings to Holland, mainly single-handed.
This Frances 26 is a very well equiped yacht and well worth consideration.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
For approximately ten (10) years
Why are you selling her?
Personal circumstances
Where have you sailed her?
North sea and English channel