Niagara 26
The Niagara 26 is a Canadian sailboat that was designed by George Hinterhoeller and first built in 1975.[1][2]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | George Hinterhoeller |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1975 |
| No. built | 170 |
| Builder(s) | Hinterhoeller Yachts, Goman Boat Limited, Halman Manufacturing Company |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) |
| Draft | 4.42 ft (1.35 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglas |
| LOA | 26.67 ft (8.13 m) |
| LWL | 23.00 ft (7.01 m) |
| Beam | 8.33 ft (2.54 m) |
| Engine type | Inboard motor/outboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 1,700 lb (771 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | transom-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I (foretriangle height) | 29.00 ft (8.84 m) |
| J (foretriangle base) | 10.42 ft (3.18 m) |
| P (mainsail luff) | 30.00 ft (9.14 m) |
| E (mainsail foot) | 11.00 ft (3.35 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Fractional rigged sloop |
| Mainsail area | 165.00 sq ft (15.329 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 151.09 sq ft (14.037 m2) |
| Total sail area | 316.09 sq ft (29.366 m2) |
Production
The type was initially built by Hinterhoeller Yachts in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada as one of the first designs after Hinterhoeller had left C&C Yachts to re-establish his own company. After the first 69 boats had been built by Hinterhoeller, licensed production moved to two other Canadian companies, Goman Boat Limited and the Halman Manufacturing Company. A total of 170 boats were completed before production ended.[1][3][4][5]
Design
The Niagara 26 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) and carries 1,700 lb (771 kg) of ballast. The boat can also be equipped with a spinnaker.[1][6]
The boat has a draft of 4.42 ft (1.35 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1]
The boat can be fitted with an inboard engine or an outboard motor for docking and manoeuvring. The fuel tank holds 6 U.S. gallons (23 L; 5.0 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 14 U.S. gallons (53 L; 12 imp gal).[1]
See also
Similar sailboats
References
- McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Niagara 26 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- McArthur, Bruce (2020). "George Hinterhoeller". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Halman Manufacturing Co". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Goman Boat Ltd. (CAN)". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- Sailrite Enterprises, Inc (2020). "Niagara 26 Sail Data". sailrite.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
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