Tanzer 26
Description
The Tanzer 26 is a classic Canadian sailboat designed by Johann Tanzer as a stable, family-friendly coastal cruiser that's also capable of competitive racing. It's a recreational keelboat known for its roomy interior, predictable handling, and durability, making it ideal for weekend getaways, inland lake sailing, or short coastal trips with 4-6 crew. First introduced in 1974, it was built until 1985 by Tanzer Industries in Canada, with around 960 units produced.
Construction Details
| Designer | Johann Tanzer |
|---|---|
| Builder | Tanzer Industries, Canada |
| Length | 26.330 ft |
| LOA | 26.330 ft |
| LWL | 22.500 ft |
| Beam | 8.670 ft |
| Displacement | 4350 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.830 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30.16 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.58 ft |
| p | 25.25 ft |
| e | 10.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.16 ft | 10.58 ft | 25.25 ft | 10.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Tanzer 26 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 25.25 ft - (7696 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.71 ft - (8141 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 26.92 ft - (8205 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 133.5 ft² |
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Tanzer 26 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 25.57 ft - (7794 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.86 ft - (6663 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.17 ft - (3709 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 155.61 ft² |
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Tanzer 26 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 88.75 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.39 ft - (2862 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.26 ° |
| Area | * 126.81 ft² |
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Tanzer 26 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.83 ft - (3606 mm) |
| Leech | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.19 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.6 ft - (3231 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.06 ° |
| Area | * 153.66 ft² |
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Tanzer 26 - GENOA
| Luff | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.36 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.85 ft - (4526 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.56 ° |
| Area | * 222.69 ft² |
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Tanzer 26 - GENOA
| Luff | 29.75 ft - (9068 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Leech | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.28 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.9 ft - (4846 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.52 ° |
| Area | * 236.45 ft² |
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Tanzer 26 - GENOA
| Luff | * 30.36 ft - (9254 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.28 ft - (5267 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.38 ft - (8650 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.87 ft - (4837 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 240.93 ft² |
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Tanzer 26 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Leech | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 407 ft² |
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Tanzer 26 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 30.36 ft - (9254 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 19.04 ft - (5803 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.04 ft - (5803 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 491 ft² |
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Tanzer 26 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 17.58 ft - (5358 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.1 ft - (2469 mm) |
| Leech | * 14.07 ft - (4289 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.02 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.35 ft - (1935 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.02 ° |
| Area | * 55.84 ft² |
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