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Anderson 26
Designer: Oliver Lee  ·  Builder: Anderson Rigden & Perkins (Uk)  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Anderson 26

With limited documentation available, the Anderson 26 represents one of the lesser-known entries in the 26-foot sailboat category from the 1970s era of fiberglass boat production. This modest cruiser appears to have been designed primarily for coastal sailing and weekend getaways, fitting into the popular small family cruiser market of its time. Based on its length and the typical design philosophy of Anderson Marine, this boat likely features a practical interior layout optimized for short-term cruising comfort. The 26-foot length suggests adequate cockpit space for day sailing while maintaining enough cabin volume for basic overnight accommodations. Anderson boats from this period were generally built with solid construction methods typical of smaller production builders. The scarcity of detailed information about the Anderson 26 indicates it was likely produced in limited numbers, making it a relatively uncommon sight at marinas today. For prospective buyers, this obscurity can be both a challenge and an opportunity – while parts and expertise may be harder to find, these boats often represent good value in the used market. Coastal cruising and day sailing would be the most appropriate applications, with the boat serving well as an entry-level cruiser for those seeking affordable access to sailboat ownership.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.25 ft / 8.00 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.97 ft / 7.00 m
Beam 8.20 ft / 2.50 m
Max Draft 5.91 ft / 1.80 m
Displacement 4,419.00 lb / 2,004 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Oliver Lee
Builder Anderson Rigden & Perkins (UK)
First Built 1980
Last Built 1982
Number Built 12
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Performance Ratios
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
162.78
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 4.04 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 1.97 ft / 0.60 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 333.00 ft² / 30.94 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 162.78
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Anderson 26 ★
26.3 ft
First 26 Beneteau
26.3 ft
Marieholm 26
26.3 ft
Tanzer 26
26.3 ft
LWL
Anderson 26 ★
23.0 ft
First 26 Beneteau
22.9 ft
Marieholm 26
20.2 ft
Tanzer 26
22.5 ft
Beam
Anderson 26 ★
8.2 ft
First 26 Beneteau
9.2 ft
Marieholm 26
7.2 ft
Tanzer 26
8.7 ft
Displacement
Anderson 26 ★
4 lbs
First 26 Beneteau
4 lbs
Marieholm 26
5 lbs
Tanzer 26
4 lbs
Ballast
Anderson 26 ★
First 26 Beneteau
1 lbs
Marieholm 26
2 lbs
Tanzer 26
1 lbs
Sail Area
Anderson 26 ★
First 26 Beneteau
291 sq ft
Marieholm 26
291 sq ft
Tanzer 26
282 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Anderson 26 ★
First 26 Beneteau
16.4
Marieholm 26
15.0
Tanzer 26
17.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Anderson 26 ★
First 26 Beneteau
30.2 %
Marieholm 26
Tanzer 26
44.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Anderson 26 ★
First 26 Beneteau
16.2
Marieholm 26
27.8
Tanzer 26
16.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Anderson 26 ★
First 26 Beneteau
2.18
Marieholm 26
1.64
Tanzer 26
2.13
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Anderson 26 ★
162
First 26 Beneteau
178
Marieholm 26
Tanzer 26
170
Hull Speed
Anderson 26 ★
First 26 Beneteau
6.4 kts
Marieholm 26
6.0 kts
Tanzer 26
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Anderson 26 ★
First 26 Beneteau
2.9
Marieholm 26
1.6
Tanzer 26
3.1
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