Annapolis 26
Description
The Annapolis 26 is a classic fiberglass cruiser-racer sailboat produced by Tidewater Yachts Inc. in the early 1970s, designed by naval architect William H. Holmes. This 26-foot monohull was created as a versatile day-sailer and weekend cruiser, suitable for coastal waters, lakes, or inland sailing for small crews or families (2–4 people). It features a masthead sloop rig, a fixed fin keel for stability, and a compact cabin with berths for overnighting, emphasizing ease of handling and affordability for beginners or club sailors. The boat's moderate displacement provides a balance of performance and comfort, with good upwind ability but moderate speed overall—ideal for leisurely sails rather than high-performance racing. A later variant (circa 1972) featured an updated interior and coach roof by Brian Clark, with minor cosmetic changes but the same core hull.
Construction Details
| Designer | William H. Holmes |
|---|---|
| Builder | Tidewater Yachts |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.580 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.200 ft |
| Displacement | 5000 lb |
| Ballast | 2000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.50 ft |
| p | 26.67 ft |
| e | 9.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.50 ft | 10.50 ft | 26.67 ft | 9.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26.67 ft - (8129 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.79 ft - (8470 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 130.94 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26.56 ft - (8095 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.01 ft - (4270 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.91 ft - (6983 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.08 ft - (3682 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 160.44 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.54 ft - (9613 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.04 ft - (5194 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.58 ft - (9016 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 248.39 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
| Foot | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 432 ft² |
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