Back to Search
Marieholm 26
Designer: Tord Sundén  ·  Builder: Marieholms Bruk  ·  First built: 1976
+ Add to Compare
About the Marieholm 26

Scandinavian craftsmanship meets practical sailing in this compact Swedish design that has quietly earned respect among European coastal cruisers. Built by Marieholm, a yard known for producing solid, seaworthy boats during the latter half of the 20th century, this 26-footer represents the Swedish approach to small boat design: functional, well-built, and capable of handling challenging conditions. The boat's proportions suggest a design optimized for weekend cruising and coastal exploration, with enough interior volume to accommodate a small crew for extended periods. Like many Scandinavian designs of its era, the Marieholm 26 likely features a moderate displacement hull that balances performance with stability, making it suitable for sailors who prioritize safety and comfort over pure speed. While detailed specifications remain scarce, the boat's reputation among Northern European sailors speaks to its seaworthiness and build quality. The design appears well-suited for coastal cruising in waters where weather conditions can change rapidly, offering the kind of predictable handling characteristics that inspire confidence. For sailors seeking a reliable, modest-sized cruiser with Scandinavian pedigree, this model represents solid value in the used boat market.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.25 ft / 8.00 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.17 ft / 6.15 m
Beam 7.22 ft / 2.20 m
Max Draft 4.07 ft / 1.24 m
Displacement 5,511.00 lb / 2,500 kg
Ballast 2,646.00 lb / 1,200 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 291.00 ft² / 27.03 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Tord Sundén
Builder Marieholms Bruk
First Built 1976
Last Built 1987
Owner Reviews

No owner reviews yet — be the first to share your experience with this boat.

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
14.97
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
27.81
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
1.64
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. 6.02
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
1.59
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. 520.34
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 28.8
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.4
P (Mainsail Luff) 29.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.7
SA Fore 120.96
SA Main 169.65
How It Compares

vs. First 27 Beneteau, Tanzer 26, Trapper 300

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Marieholm 26 ★
26.3 ft
First 27 Beneteau
26.2 ft
Tanzer 26
26.3 ft
Trapper 300
26.3 ft
LWL
Marieholm 26 ★
20.2 ft
First 27 Beneteau
21.8 ft
Tanzer 26
22.5 ft
Trapper 300
20.6 ft
Beam
Marieholm 26 ★
7.2 ft
First 27 Beneteau
9.8 ft
Tanzer 26
8.7 ft
Trapper 300
8.0 ft
Displacement
Marieholm 26 ★
5 lbs
First 27 Beneteau
5 lbs
Tanzer 26
4 lbs
Trapper 300
4 lbs
Ballast
Marieholm 26 ★
2 lbs
First 27 Beneteau
1 lbs
Tanzer 26
1 lbs
Trapper 300
1 lbs
Sail Area
Marieholm 26 ★
291 sq ft
First 27 Beneteau
306 sq ft
Tanzer 26
282 sq ft
Trapper 300
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Marieholm 26 ★
First 27 Beneteau
Tanzer 26
216 s/nm
Trapper 300
229 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Marieholm 26 ★
15.0
First 27 Beneteau
16.2
Tanzer 26
17.0
Trapper 300
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Marieholm 26 ★
First 27 Beneteau
36.0 %
Tanzer 26
44.8 %
Trapper 300
43.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Marieholm 26 ★
27.8
First 27 Beneteau
16.8
Tanzer 26
16.0
Trapper 300
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Marieholm 26 ★
1.64
First 27 Beneteau
2.26
Tanzer 26
2.13
Trapper 300
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Marieholm 26 ★
First 27 Beneteau
229
Tanzer 26
170
Trapper 300
225
Hull Speed
Marieholm 26 ★
6.0 kts
First 27 Beneteau
6.3 kts
Tanzer 26
6.4 kts
Trapper 300
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Marieholm 26 ★
1.6
First 27 Beneteau
2.3
Tanzer 26
3.1
Trapper 300
Find a Marieholm 26 For Sale