Seaward 26 Rk
Description
The Seaward 26RK is an American trailerable sailboat designed by Nick Hake as a versatile pocket cruiser for couples or small families. Introduced in 2005 by Hake Yachts (now under Hake Marine Group and built at the Island Packet Yachts facility in Florida), it features a retractable keel and rudder (RK designation) for shallow-water access, making it ideal for gunkholing in areas like the Bahamas, Florida Keys, or inland waters. The design prioritizes quality construction, comfort, and ease of trailering while offering spirited performance in coastal conditions. Production ended around 2018-2020 when Island Packet discontinued the line, with roughly 200-300 units built. It's praised for its innovative variable draft (15-18 inches retracted to 6 feet extended), solid fiberglass build, and thoughtful amenities, though the sail plan is more cruiser-oriented than high-performance.
Construction Details
| Designer | Nick Hake |
|---|---|
| Length | 28.420 ft |
| LOA | 28.420 ft |
| LWL | 24.670 ft |
| Beam | 8.330 ft |
| Displacement | 3800 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.250 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 28.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.50 ft |
| p | 27.50 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.50 ft | 9.50 ft | 27.50 ft | 12 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.47 ft - (8982 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.62 ft - (9028 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 169.977 ft² |
| Comments | ~165-170 sq ft (15.3-15.8 sq m), fully battened or partially battened, with single-line reefing points (typically two) for easy sail reduction in stronger winds. Loose footed for better shape control. |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 21.46 ft - (6541 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.87 ft - (3618 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.37 ft - (5599 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.15 ft - (3094 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 108.93 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.48 ft - (7766 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.41 ft - (4392 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.81 ft - (7257 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.24 ft - (4036 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 168.67 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.42 ft - (8053 mm) |
| Foot | 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Leech | 23.75 ft - (7239 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 322 ft² |
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