Bianca 26
Description
The Bianca 26 is a classic Danish fiberglass racer/cruiser from Bianca Yachts (Rudkøbing, Denmark), built starting in 1973. Designed by Elvstrøm & Kjærulff (the same team behind the larger Bianca 414 you asked about earlier), it was originally conceived as an IOR 1/4 ton racer but proved versatile enough for family cruising and club racing. It evolved into the Bianca 28 (slightly stretched version) and was later marketed in Canada as the Whitby 27. This model fits the Bianca lineup's reputation for solid, seaworthy Scandinavian designs with good performance, predictable handling, and durable construction—though smaller and more performance-oriented than the larger offshore models like the 414.
Construction Details
| Designer | Elvstrom and Kjaerluff |
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| Builder | Bianca Yachts |
| Length | 26.583 ft |
| LOA | 25.583 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.500 ft |
| Displacement | 3748 lb |
| Ballast | 1984 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.917 ft |
| Year Built | 1973 |
The standard boat dimensions
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