Hunter 26.5
Description
The Hunter 26.5 is an American trailerable cruiser designed by the Hunter Design Team and built by Hunter Marine from 1985 to 1990, with over 1,000 hulls produced as a direct upscale replacement for the Hunter 25. At 26 feet 5 inches LOA with an 9-foot beam and a moderate displacement of 4,400 lbs (1,800 lbs ballast in the fixed winged shoal keel, draft 3 feet 6 inches), it was one of the first Hunter models to feature a true walk-through transom, wheel steering from a pedestal in a large T-shaped cockpit, and a surprisingly open and bright interior. The masthead sloop rig carries about 258 sq ft upwind (fully battened main + 130% roller-furling genoa) and an optional symmetrical spinnaker. Below, a pop-top provides over 6 feet of headroom, and the layout includes a huge aft double berth (athwartships under the cockpit), private forward V-berth, enclosed head with shower, full galley with two-burner stove and icebox, and a dinette that converts to another double—comfortably sleeping six.
Construction Details
| Designer | Hunter Marine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 26.580 ft |
| LWL | 22.420 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4400 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29.42 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.42 ft |
| p | 30.50 ft |
| e | 10.83 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.42 ft | 9.42 ft | 30.50 ft | 10.83 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Hunter 26.5 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 30.5 ft - (9296 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.83 ft - (3301 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.8 ft - (9693 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.01 ft - (9757 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 170.02 ft² |
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Hunter 26.5 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 90.34 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.51 ft - (2594 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.57 ° |
| Area | * 120.27 ft² |
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Hunter 26.5 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 24.71 ft - (7532 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.47 ft - (3801 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.46 ft - (6541 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.83 ft - (3301 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 133.8 ft² |
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Hunter 26.5 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.33 ft - (3758 mm) |
| Leech | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.38 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.34 ft - (3456 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.41 ° |
| Area | * 160.11 ft² |
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Hunter 26.5 - GENOA
| Luff | 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15.167 ft - (4623 mm) |
| Leech | 26.83 ft - (8178 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.21 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.15 ft - (4313 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.33 ° |
| Area | * 199.89 ft² |
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Hunter 26.5 - GENOA
| Luff | 29.25 ft - (8915 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13.75 ft - (4191 mm) |
| Leech | 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 136.31 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.84 ft - (3914 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.25 ° |
| Area | * 187.73 ft² |
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Hunter 26.5 - GENOA
| Luff | 29.5 ft - (8992 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15.167 ft - (4623 mm) |
| Leech | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.64 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.19 ft - (4325 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.94 ° |
| Area | * 209.27 ft² |
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Hunter 26.5 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 29.35 ft - (8946 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.82 ft - (4822 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.35 ft - (8031 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 14.13 ft - (4307 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.95 ° |
| Area | * 207.39 ft² |
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Hunter 26.5 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.95 ft - (5166 mm) |
| Leech | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 381 ft² |
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Hunter 26.5 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 29.35 ft - (8946 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 16.96 ft - (5169 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.96 ft - (5169 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 423 ft² |
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Hunter 26.5 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 16.99 ft - (5179 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.05 ft - (2149 mm) |
| Leech | * 13.97 ft - (4258 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.98 % |
| Length Perp | * 5.65 ft - (1722 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.96 ° |
| Area | * 48.01 ft² |
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