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Maxus 26 Twin Keel
Designer: Jacek Daszkiewicz  ·  Builder: Northman Shipyard  ·  First built: 2015
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About the Maxus 26 Twin Keel

Built as a compact coastal cruiser, this twin keel sailboat represents an interesting approach to shallow water sailing. The dual keel configuration allows the Maxus 26 to take the ground upright, making it particularly appealing for sailors who frequent areas with significant tidal ranges or shallow anchorages where a traditional deep-draft vessel would be impractical. The twin keel design typically offers enhanced directional stability while providing the practical advantage of reduced draft. This configuration makes the boat well-suited for gunkholing, estuary exploration, and coastal cruising where access to shallow harbors and beaches is desired. The ability to dry out safely opens up mooring possibilities that single-keel boats simply cannot access. While detailed specifications remain limited, the 26-foot length suggests a weekender or short-term cruising vessel designed for small crews or families. The size strikes a balance between manageability and accommodation space, likely offering basic overnight facilities without the complexity of larger cruising boats. This model would appeal most to sailors seeking adventure in shallow waters, those with limited marina access, or cruisers who enjoy the unique flexibility that twin keel designs provide for exploring tidal waters and remote anchorages.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.56 ft / 8.40 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.11 ft / 7.35 m
Beam 9.25 ft / 2.82 m
Max Draft 4.10 ft / 1.25 m
Displacement 5,622.00 lb / 2,550 kg
Ballast 2,094.00 lb / 950 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 398.26 ft² / 37.00 m²
Headroom 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Twin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Jacek Daszkiewicz
Builder Northman Shipyard
First Built 2015
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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
20.21
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
17.85
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
2.08
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. 6.58
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. 796.87
How It Compares

vs. Catalina 275 Sport, Catalina 276 Sport, Etap 28, Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb, Mirage 275

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Dimensions
LOA
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
27.6 ft
Catalina 275 Sport
27.5 ft
Catalina 276 Sport
27.6 ft
Etap 28
27.6 ft
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
27.6 ft
Mirage 275
27.5 ft
LWL
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
24.1 ft
Catalina 275 Sport
24.0 ft
Catalina 276 Sport
24.1 ft
Etap 28
22.7 ft
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
24.3 ft
Mirage 275
22.5 ft
Beam
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
9.3 ft
Catalina 275 Sport
9.8 ft
Catalina 276 Sport
9.8 ft
Etap 28
10.0 ft
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
10.2 ft
Mirage 275
9.8 ft
Displacement
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
5 lbs
Catalina 275 Sport
6 lbs
Catalina 276 Sport
6 lbs
Etap 28
6 lbs
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
7 lbs
Mirage 275
6 lbs
Ballast
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
2 lbs
Catalina 275 Sport
2 lbs
Catalina 276 Sport
2 lbs
Etap 28
2 lbs
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
2 lbs
Mirage 275
2 lbs
Sail Area
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
398 sq ft
Catalina 275 Sport
340 sq ft
Catalina 276 Sport
345 sq ft
Etap 28
319 sq ft
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
366 sq ft
Mirage 275
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
Catalina 275 Sport
194 s/nm
Catalina 276 Sport
Etap 28
222 s/nm
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
Mirage 275
201 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
20.2
Catalina 275 Sport
15.6
Catalina 276 Sport
15.7
Etap 28
14.5
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
15.9
Mirage 275
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
Catalina 275 Sport
40.0 %
Catalina 276 Sport
39.4 %
Etap 28
38.7 %
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
34.4 %
Mirage 275
35.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
17.9
Catalina 275 Sport
Catalina 276 Sport
Etap 28
19.7
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
Mirage 275
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
2.08
Catalina 275 Sport
Catalina 276 Sport
Etap 28
2.13
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
Mirage 275
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
Catalina 275 Sport
209
Catalina 276 Sport
211
Etap 28
253
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
220
Mirage 275
266
Hull Speed
Maxus 26 Twin Keel ★
6.6 kts
Catalina 275 Sport
Catalina 276 Sport
Etap 28
6.4 kts
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau Cb
Mirage 275
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