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Puma 26
Designer: Holman & Pye  ·  Builder: Naoglass, S.a. (Esp)  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Puma 26

Designed as a compact and capable daysailer and coastal cruiser, the Puma 26 offers an accessible entry point into keelboat sailing without sacrificing the fundamentals of a rewarding on-the-water experience. Built for sailors who want a manageable yet seaworthy platform, this 26-foot vessel strikes a balance between ease of handling and genuine sailing performance, making it a practical choice for short coastal passages and weekend adventures. While detailed specifications for the Puma 26 remain limited in published records, boats of this size and class typically reward sailors with responsive handling and enough interior accommodation for a small crew to spend a night or two aboard. Its compact dimensions make it well-suited to busy marinas and trailerable lifestyles, broadening its appeal to those who want flexibility in where and when they sail. For buyers researching the Puma 26, tracking down owner communities and class associations may be the best way to uncover firsthand accounts of its sailing character, maintenance considerations, and overall ownership experience — invaluable insight when evaluating any used or vintage sailboat purchase.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.25 ft / 8.00 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.08 ft / 6.43 m
Beam 9.17 ft / 2.80 m
Max Draft 4.75 ft / 1.45 m
Displacement 6,063.00 lb / 2,750 kg
Ballast 2,469.00 lb / 1,120 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Holman & Pye
Builder Naoglass, S.A. (ESP)
First Built 1972
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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
248
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
40.72
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
288.95
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. 4.14 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.45
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.65 ft / 3.55 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 320.00 ft² / 29.73 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Farymann
How It Compares

vs. First 27 Beneteau, Marieholm 26, Pearson 26 One Design, Tanzer 26, Trapper 300

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Dimensions
LOA
Puma 26 ★
26.3 ft
First 27 Beneteau
26.2 ft
Marieholm 26
26.3 ft
Pearson 26 One Design
26.2 ft
Tanzer 26
26.3 ft
Trapper 300
26.3 ft
LWL
Puma 26 ★
21.1 ft
First 27 Beneteau
21.8 ft
Marieholm 26
20.2 ft
Pearson 26 One Design
21.7 ft
Tanzer 26
22.5 ft
Trapper 300
20.6 ft
Beam
Puma 26 ★
9.2 ft
First 27 Beneteau
9.8 ft
Marieholm 26
7.2 ft
Pearson 26 One Design
8.7 ft
Tanzer 26
8.7 ft
Trapper 300
8.0 ft
Displacement
Puma 26 ★
6 lbs
First 27 Beneteau
5 lbs
Marieholm 26
5 lbs
Pearson 26 One Design
5 lbs
Tanzer 26
4 lbs
Trapper 300
4 lbs
Ballast
Puma 26 ★
2 lbs
First 27 Beneteau
1 lbs
Marieholm 26
2 lbs
Pearson 26 One Design
2 lbs
Tanzer 26
1 lbs
Trapper 300
1 lbs
Sail Area
Puma 26 ★
First 27 Beneteau
306 sq ft
Marieholm 26
291 sq ft
Pearson 26 One Design
321 sq ft
Tanzer 26
282 sq ft
Trapper 300
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Puma 26 ★
248 s/nm
First 27 Beneteau
Marieholm 26
Pearson 26 One Design
Tanzer 26
216 s/nm
Trapper 300
229 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Puma 26 ★
First 27 Beneteau
16.2
Marieholm 26
15.0
Pearson 26 One Design
17.2
Tanzer 26
17.0
Trapper 300
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Puma 26 ★
40.7 %
First 27 Beneteau
36.0 %
Marieholm 26
Pearson 26 One Design
42.3 %
Tanzer 26
44.8 %
Trapper 300
43.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Puma 26 ★
First 27 Beneteau
16.8
Marieholm 26
27.8
Pearson 26 One Design
19.7
Tanzer 26
16.0
Trapper 300
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Puma 26 ★
First 27 Beneteau
2.26
Marieholm 26
1.64
Pearson 26 One Design
2.00
Tanzer 26
2.13
Trapper 300
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Puma 26 ★
288
First 27 Beneteau
229
Marieholm 26
Pearson 26 One Design
228
Tanzer 26
170
Trapper 300
225
Hull Speed
Puma 26 ★
First 27 Beneteau
6.3 kts
Marieholm 26
6.0 kts
Pearson 26 One Design
6.2 kts
Tanzer 26
6.4 kts
Trapper 300
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Puma 26 ★
First 27 Beneteau
2.3
Marieholm 26
1.6
Pearson 26 One Design
2.4
Tanzer 26
3.1
Trapper 300
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