Cheetah 26
Description
The Cheetah 26 (also known as the Cheetah 26 Monk) is a compact, budget-oriented fiberglass cruising sailboat designed by Edwin Monk Jr. (credited in some records as the primary naval architect), built primarily from 1974 to 1977 in Marysville, Washington, by Reinell Boat Co. as the assembler under a contract with Island Partners (later renamed Sun Yachts); approximately 85 hulls were produced during this short run, with some late examples badged as the "Reinell 27" for non-Northwest markets to clear inventory. It evolved into the Sun 27 (with Bob Perry revisions in 1977, including removal of the transom outboard well and a redesigned deck/cabin for improved aesthetics and functionality), featuring a simple masthead sloop rig, fin keel with cast iron ballast, spade rudder, transom-mounted outboard well for auxiliary power, modest plywood interior for economy, and good performance as a lightweight coastal cruiser suitable for entry-level sailors in areas like the Pacific Northwest.
Construction Details
| Designer | Edwin Monk Jr. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Reinell Boat Co. |
| Length | 27.500 ft |
| LOA | 27.500 ft |
| LWL | 22.500 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 5200 lb |
| Ballast | 2000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.350 ft |
| Year Built | 1974 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.25 ft |
| p | - |
| e | - |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 ft | 11.25 ft | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Cheetah 26 - MAINSAIL
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Cheetah 26 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.38 ft - (8041 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.25 ft - (4648 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.42 ft - (6834 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.94 ft - (3944 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 170.67 ft² |
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Cheetah 26 - GENOA
| Luff | * 31.33 ft - (9549 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.46 ft - (5627 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.2 ft - (8900 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.88 ft - (5145 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 264.26 ft² |
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Cheetah 26 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 31.33 ft - (9549 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 539.27 ft² |
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