North Star 26
Description
The North Star 26 is a classic fiberglass masthead sloop designed by the esteemed firm Sparkman & Stephens and built by North Star Yachts Ltd. in Canada from 1976 to 1981. With approximately 25 units produced, it's a compact coastal cruiser emphasizing balanced performance, seaworthiness, and simplicity—ideal for couples or small families on day sails or short overnights. The fin keel with skeg-hung rudder provides protected steering and good tracking, while the moderate displacement hull offers a forgiving ride in chop. The interior is cozy: V-berth forward, convertible settees in the saloon (sleeps 4), compact galley with sink and stove, and a portable head. Auxiliary power was typically a small outboard (4-6 hp) or optional inboard diesel.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | North Star Yachts Ltd. |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 26.000 ft |
| LWL | 20.250 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4598 lb |
| Ballast | 2000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11 ft |
| p | 26.50 ft |
| e | 9.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 ft | 11 ft | 26.50 ft | 9.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
North Star 26 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.63 ft - (8422 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.84 ft - (8486 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 130.11 ft² |
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North Star 26 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.32 ft - (8022 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.84 ft - (4523 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.46 ft - (6846 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.65 ft - (3856 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 166.46 ft² |
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North Star 26 - GENOA
| Luff | * 31.25 ft - (9525 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.17 ft - (8891 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 257.81 ft² |
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North Star 26 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 31.25 ft - (9525 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 526 ft² |
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