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Ranger 26 Frers
Designer: German Frers  ·  Builder: Mariner  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Ranger 26 Frers

Designed by renowned Argentine naval architect Germán Frers, this 26-foot sailboat represents a sophisticated approach to compact cruising yacht design. Frers brought his extensive experience in both racing and cruising yacht development to create a vessel that punches above its weight class in terms of sailing performance and seaworthiness. The design philosophy emphasizes balanced sailing characteristics and good heavy-weather handling, hallmarks of Frers' work across his extensive portfolio of successful designs. While compact, the boat demonstrates the attention to proportion and detail that made Frers one of the most respected designers in modern yachting. This sailboat suits coastal cruising and weekend sailing, with enough capability for more adventurous passages when conditions permit. The design likely incorporates a moderate displacement hull with clean lines that provide both comfort and performance. Frers' reputation for creating boats that sail well in a variety of conditions suggests this model would appeal to sailors seeking a responsive, well-balanced yacht for serious sailing rather than just casual daysailing. For sailors familiar with Frers' other designs, this boat represents his design principles scaled down to an accessible size while maintaining the quality and performance characteristics that define his work.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 25.26 ft / 7.70 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.01 ft / 6.10 m
Beam 8.27 ft / 2.52 m
Max Draft 5.09 ft / 1.55 m
Displacement 2,645.00 lb / 1,200 kg
Ballast 1,050.00 lb / 476 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 285.00 ft² / 26.48 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer German Frers
Builder Mariner
First Built 1983
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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
23.9
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
11.35
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
2.39
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. 5.99
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. 591.29
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Ranger 26 Frers ★
25.3 ft
Contessa 25 Peterson
25.2 ft
Kirby 25
25.2 ft
Mirage 25 Perry
25.2 ft
LWL
Ranger 26 Frers ★
20.0 ft
Contessa 25 Peterson
21.0 ft
Kirby 25
20.8 ft
Mirage 25 Perry
21.0 ft
Beam
Ranger 26 Frers ★
8.3 ft
Contessa 25 Peterson
9.4 ft
Kirby 25
8.8 ft
Mirage 25 Perry
9.5 ft
Displacement
Ranger 26 Frers ★
2 lbs
Contessa 25 Peterson
4 lbs
Kirby 25
3 lbs
Mirage 25 Perry
4 lbs
Ballast
Ranger 26 Frers ★
1 lbs
Contessa 25 Peterson
2 lbs
Kirby 25
1 lbs
Mirage 25 Perry
1 lbs
Sail Area
Ranger 26 Frers ★
285 sq ft
Contessa 25 Peterson
350 sq ft
Kirby 25
289 sq ft
Mirage 25 Perry
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Ranger 26 Frers ★
23.9
Contessa 25 Peterson
20.3
Kirby 25
21.6
Mirage 25 Perry
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Ranger 26 Frers ★
11.4
Contessa 25 Peterson
16.1
Kirby 25
12.3
Mirage 25 Perry
15.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Ranger 26 Frers ★
2.39
Contessa 25 Peterson
2.27
Kirby 25
2.39
Mirage 25 Perry
2.32
Hull Speed
Ranger 26 Frers ★
6.0 kts
Contessa 25 Peterson
6.1 kts
Kirby 25
6.1 kts
Mirage 25 Perry
6.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Ranger 26 Frers ★
Contessa 25 Peterson
Kirby 25
3.9
Mirage 25 Perry
2.6
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