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Clipper Marine 26
Designer: William Crealock  ·  Builder: Clipper Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Clipper Marine 26

Designed by the renowned William Crealock and first launched in 1970, this compact cruiser embodies the thoughtful naval architecture that made Crealock famous for seaworthy pocket yachts. The swing keel configuration makes this boat particularly appealing for shallow water exploration and trailer sailing, allowing access to protected anchorages that fixed-keel boats cannot reach. With a masthead sloop rig and moderate sail area, the Clipper Marine 26 delivers steady performance for coastal cruising and protected water sailing. The relatively heavy displacement of 2,400 pounds provides stability and comfort in choppy conditions, while the swing keel system offers the versatility of reducing draft when needed. The fiberglass construction ensures durability and low maintenance requirements. The boat's comfort ratio suggests reasonable motion at sea for weekend cruising, though the design prioritizes shallow-water capability over offshore passage-making. This makes it an excellent choice for sailors seeking a trailerable cruiser for exploring bays, rivers, and coastal waters. The Crealock pedigree brings proven seakeeping abilities to a practical package that balances sailing performance with the convenience of variable draft capability.

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$3,500 – $3,500
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.67 ft / 7.52 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.05 ft / 6.11 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 5.40 ft / 1.65 m
Min Draft 1.30 ft / 0.40 m
Displacement 2,400.00 lb / 1,089 kg
Ballast 540.00 lb / 245 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Sail Area (Reported) 260.00 ft² / 24.15 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Swing Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Crealock
Builder Clipper Marine (USA)
First Built 1970
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 249
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 23.26
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 22.5
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
 132.93
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 10.84
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.39
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.00 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 4.52
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. 573.13 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 23.23
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 26.50 ft / 8.08 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.80 ft / 3.29 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 23.30 ft / 7.10 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
SA Fore 143.10 ft² / 13.29 m²
SA Main 116.50 ft² / 10.82 m²
SA Total (100%) 259.60 ft² / 24.12 m²
Est. Forestay Length 28.62 ft / 8.72 m
How It Compares

vs. Ericson 25, Lancer 25, Macgregor 24

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Dimensions
LOA
Clipper Marine 26 ★
24.7 ft
Ericson 25
24.7 ft
Lancer 25
24.7 ft
Macgregor 24
24.6 ft
LWL
Clipper Marine 26 ★
20.1 ft
Ericson 25
20.8 ft
Lancer 25
20.1 ft
Macgregor 24
21.3 ft
Beam
Clipper Marine 26 ★
8.0 ft
Ericson 25
8.0 ft
Lancer 25
8.0 ft
Macgregor 24
7.9 ft
Displacement
Clipper Marine 26 ★
2 lbs
Ericson 25
5 lbs
Lancer 25
3 lbs
Macgregor 24
2 lbs
Ballast
Clipper Marine 26 ★
540 lbs
Ericson 25
2 lbs
Lancer 25
1 lbs
Macgregor 24
575 lbs
Sail Area
Clipper Marine 26 ★
260 sq ft
Ericson 25
—
Lancer 25
248 sq ft
Macgregor 24
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Clipper Marine 26 ★
249 s/nm
Ericson 25
222 s/nm
Lancer 25
264 s/nm
Macgregor 24
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Clipper Marine 26 ★
23.3
Ericson 25
—
Lancer 25
17.6
Macgregor 24
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Clipper Marine 26 ★
22.5 %
Ericson 25
49.0 %
Lancer 25
—
Macgregor 24
27.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Clipper Marine 26 ★
10.8
Ericson 25
—
Lancer 25
15.3
Macgregor 24
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Clipper Marine 26 ★
2.39
Ericson 25
—
Lancer 25
2.13
Macgregor 24
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Clipper Marine 26 ★
132
Ericson 25
251
Lancer 25
—
Macgregor 24
96
Hull Speed
Clipper Marine 26 ★
6.0 kts
Ericson 25
—
Lancer 25
6.0 kts
Macgregor 24
—
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