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Seafarer 26
Designer: Mccurdy And Rhodes  ·  Builder: Seafarer Yachts  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Seafarer 26

Designed by the respected naval architecture firm McCurdy and Rhodes, this compact cruiser emerged in 1977 as part of Seafarer Yachts' popular lineup. Built with solid fiberglass construction, the Seafarer 26 represents classic late-1970s design philosophy that prioritized seaworthiness and practical sailing over pure speed. The boat's fin keel with rudder-on-skeg configuration provides a good balance of directional stability and maneuverability, while the substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio contributes to reassuring stability under sail. With a masthead sloop rig carrying 270 square feet of sail area, the design offers manageable sail handling for small crews while maintaining reasonable performance in varied wind conditions. At 25.75 feet overall, this boat excels as a coastal cruiser and daysailer, with accommodations suitable for weekend getaways or extended coastwise cruising. The relatively high comfort ratio of 18.08 indicates motion characteristics favoring stability over speed, making it particularly appealing to sailors who prioritize comfort during longer passages. The low capsize screening value of 1.99 reflects good inherent stability, while the moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio suggests the boat will perform best in moderate wind conditions rather than light air racing scenarios.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 25.75 ft / 7.85 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.75 ft / 6.93 m
Beam 8.25 ft / 2.51 m
Max Draft 3.75 ft / 1.14 m
Displacement 4,600.00 lb / 2,087 kg
Ballast 1,775.00 lb / 805 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 270.00 ft² / 25.08 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG (solid laminate)
Designer McCurdy and Rhodes
Builder Seafarer Yachts
First Built 1977
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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
 237
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
 15.66
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
 38.59
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
 174.41
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
 18.08
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
 1.99
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. 6.39 kn
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
 2.84
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. 670.63 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.65
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 30.50 ft / 9.30 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.65 ft / 3.25 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 25.25 ft / 7.70 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.50 ft / 2.59 m
SA Fore 162.41 ft² / 15.09 m²
SA Main 107.31 ft² / 9.97 m²
SA Total (100%) 269.72 ft² / 25.06 m²
Est. Forestay Length 32.31 ft / 9.85 m
Mast Height (DWL) 33.92 ft / 10.34 m
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 12 gals / 45 L
Water Capacity 43 gals / 163 L
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