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H 26 Herreshoff
Designer: Nathanael Herreshoff  ·  Builder: Cape Cod Shipbuilding  ·  First built: 1964
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About the H 26 Herreshoff

Emerging from the legendary Herreshoff Manufacturing Company's storied legacy, this 26-foot sailboat carries the DNA of America's most celebrated yacht designers. The Herreshoff name alone evokes images of graceful lines and exceptional sailing performance, qualities that were hallmarks of the Bristol, Rhode Island boatyard that dominated yacht design for decades. While detailed specifications remain elusive, the H 26 likely embodies the classic Herreshoff design philosophy of creating boats that sail beautifully while maintaining practical functionality. Herreshoff designs were renowned for their balanced helm, responsive handling, and ability to perform well in varied conditions, traits that would make this boat well-suited for coastal cruising and recreational sailing. The limited availability of comprehensive data suggests this model may have had a shorter production run or represents a lesser-known entry in the Herreshoff catalog. However, any boat bearing the Herreshoff nameplate benefits from the company's reputation for thoughtful design and quality construction. For sailors seeking a vessel with historical pedigree and the promise of rewarding sailing characteristics, the H 26 represents an intriguing piece of American yachting heritage worth investigating further.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.33 ft / 8.03 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.25 ft / 6.78 m
Beam 9.00 ft / 2.74 m
Max Draft 3.92 ft / 1.19 m
Displacement 6,500.00 lb / 2,948 kg
Ballast 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 360.00 ft² / 33.45 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Full Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Nathanael Herreshoff
Builder Cape Cod Shipbuilding
First Built 1964
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Performance Ratios
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
16.59
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
22.92
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
1.93
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. 6.32
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. 715.52
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
H 26 Herreshoff ★
26.3 ft
Py 26 Paceship
26.3 ft
Ranger 26 Mull
26.3 ft
Tanzer 26
26.3 ft
LWL
H 26 Herreshoff ★
22.3 ft
Py 26 Paceship
22.5 ft
Ranger 26 Mull
21.8 ft
Tanzer 26
22.5 ft
Beam
H 26 Herreshoff ★
9.0 ft
Py 26 Paceship
9.5 ft
Ranger 26 Mull
8.7 ft
Tanzer 26
8.7 ft
Displacement
H 26 Herreshoff ★
6 lbs
Py 26 Paceship
6 lbs
Ranger 26 Mull
5 lbs
Tanzer 26
4 lbs
Ballast
H 26 Herreshoff ★
3 lbs
Py 26 Paceship
2 lbs
Ranger 26 Mull
2 lbs
Tanzer 26
1 lbs
Sail Area
H 26 Herreshoff ★
360 sq ft
Py 26 Paceship
339 sq ft
Ranger 26 Mull
322 sq ft
Tanzer 26
282 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
H 26 Herreshoff ★
16.6
Py 26 Paceship
16.5
Ranger 26 Mull
15.9
Tanzer 26
17.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
H 26 Herreshoff ★
Py 26 Paceship
36.7 %
Ranger 26 Mull
Tanzer 26
44.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
H 26 Herreshoff ★
22.9
Py 26 Paceship
19.6
Ranger 26 Mull
22.1
Tanzer 26
16.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
H 26 Herreshoff ★
1.93
Py 26 Paceship
2.09
Ranger 26 Mull
1.93
Tanzer 26
2.13
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
H 26 Herreshoff ★
Py 26 Paceship
235
Ranger 26 Mull
Tanzer 26
170
Hull Speed
H 26 Herreshoff ★
6.3 kts
Py 26 Paceship
6.4 kts
Ranger 26 Mull
6.3 kts
Tanzer 26
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
H 26 Herreshoff ★
Py 26 Paceship
2.3
Ranger 26 Mull
2.0
Tanzer 26
3.1
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