Evolution 26
Description
The Evolution 26 is a classic British cruiser/racer sailboat from the late 1970s and early 1980s, designed by Julian Everitt. It was built primarily by Evolution Yachts Ltd. (and later some by Fletcher Sportsboats Ltd.), starting around 1976. This model was popular as a Quarter Tonner-inspired design, known for its lively performance, shallow-draft capability thanks to a lifting keel, and versatility for both racing and coastal/family cruising.
Construction Details
| Designer | Julian Everitt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Evolution Yachts Ltd. (UK) |
| Length | 25.750 ft |
| LOA | 25.750 ft |
| LWL | 21.500 ft |
| Beam | 9.180 ft |
| Displacement | 5000 lb |
| Ballast | 1600 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.530 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.890 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10 ft |
| p | 27 ft |
| e | 8.20 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 ft | 10 ft | 27 ft | 8.20 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Evolution 26 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.2 ft - (2499 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.78 ft - (8467 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.94 ft - (8516 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 114.03 ft² |
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Evolution 26 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.06 ft - (7943 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.26 ft - (4042 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.6 ft - (6888 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 149.83 ft² |
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Evolution 26 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 29.75 ft - (9068 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.33 ft - (3453 mm) |
| Leech | 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 104.7 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.47 ft - (3191 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.55 ° |
| Area | * 155.79 ft² |
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Evolution 26 - GENOA
| Luff | * 30.94 ft - (9431 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.16 ft - (4926 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.09 ft - (8867 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 232.03 ft² |
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Evolution 26 - GENOA
| Luff | 29.75 ft - (9068 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.2 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.52 ft - (4121 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.27 ° |
| Area | * 201.16 ft² |
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Evolution 26 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 30.94 ft - (9431 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.46 ft - (8675 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 383 ft² |
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