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Outrigger 26
Designer: Dick Newick  ·  Builder: Outrigger Boat Co.  ·  First built: 1987
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About the Outrigger 26

Designed with a distinctly unconventional approach to sailboat construction, the Outrigger 26 occupies an interesting niche in the world of small cruising and coastal sailing. As the name suggests, this vessel incorporates an outrigger configuration, setting it apart from conventional monohull designs and giving it inherent stability advantages that appeal to sailors seeking a more secure and comfortable experience on the water. The outrigger layout makes this boat well suited to coastal cruising and daysailing, where its stability can be appreciated across a range of conditions. Sailors who prioritize a stable platform — whether for fishing, leisure sailing, or introducing newcomers to the sport — may find the Outrigger 26 a compelling option. The design also lends itself to shallow-water exploration, as outrigger-style vessels often benefit from reduced draft compared to keeled monohulls. Because detailed specifications for this model are limited, prospective buyers are encouraged to seek out current owners or builders for firsthand accounts of her performance characteristics. Thorough sea trials and independent surveys remain essential steps before committing to any purchase of this distinctive vessel.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.00 ft / 7.92 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
Beam 21.00 ft / 6.40 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Min Draft 1.08 ft / 0.33 m
Displacement 1,500.00 lb / 680 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 355.00 ft² / 32.98 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Trimaran Dbrd.
Rigging Type Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Construction FG
Designer Dick Newick
Builder Outrigger Boat Co.
First Built 1987
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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
43.44
How It Compares

vs. Capri 26 Catalina, Impulse 26, Victoria 26

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Dimensions
LOA
Outrigger 26 ★
26.0 ft
Capri 26 Catalina
26.0 ft
Impulse 26
26.0 ft
Victoria 26
26.0 ft
LWL
Outrigger 26 ★
25.0 ft
Capri 26 Catalina
22.5 ft
Impulse 26
21.6 ft
Victoria 26
21.3 ft
Beam
Outrigger 26 ★
21.0 ft
Capri 26 Catalina
9.1 ft
Impulse 26
8.4 ft
Victoria 26
8.2 ft
Displacement
Outrigger 26 ★
1 lbs
Capri 26 Catalina
4 lbs
Impulse 26
2 lbs
Victoria 26
6 lbs
Ballast
Outrigger 26 ★
Capri 26 Catalina
1 lbs
Impulse 26
1 lbs
Victoria 26
3 lbs
Sail Area
Outrigger 26 ★
355 sq ft
Capri 26 Catalina
268 sq ft
Impulse 26
327 sq ft
Victoria 26
337 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Outrigger 26 ★
Capri 26 Catalina
213 s/nm
Impulse 26
135 s/nm
Victoria 26
237 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Outrigger 26 ★
43.4
Capri 26 Catalina
16.0
Impulse 26
26.7
Victoria 26
15.1
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Outrigger 26 ★
Capri 26 Catalina
15.2
Impulse 26
10.9
Victoria 26
28.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Outrigger 26 ★
Capri 26 Catalina
2.22
Impulse 26
2.41
Victoria 26
1.73
Hull Speed
Outrigger 26 ★
Capri 26 Catalina
6.4 kts
Impulse 26
6.2 kts
Victoria 26
6.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Outrigger 26 ★
Capri 26 Catalina
Impulse 26
5.2
Victoria 26
1.5
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