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Sirius 26 Can
Designer: J. Berret/Vandestadt & Mcgruer  ·  Builder: Vandestadt And Mcgruer Ltd.  ·  First built: 1987
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About the Sirius 26 Can

Produced by the Canadian builder Sirius Yachts, the 26 Can is a compact cruiser-racer designed with the practical needs of sailors on inland and coastal waters firmly in mind. The "Can" designation is a nod to Canadian racing shorthand, suggesting a boat built with buoy racing and club-level competition in mind while remaining versatile enough for casual daysailing and weekend cruising. As a smaller vessel from a builder with a solid reputation in the Canadian sailing community, the 26 Can reflects Sirius's broader philosophy of producing capable, well-constructed boats suited to the conditions found on the Great Lakes and similar sailing environments. These waters demand boats that are responsive and manageable, and the 26 Can is generally regarded as fitting that profile well. For prospective buyers, this boat appeals most to sailors looking for an entry into competitive club racing without sacrificing the option of an overnight passage or relaxed coastal sail. Its size makes it manageable for a small crew or even short-handed sailing, making it an accessible choice for sailors stepping into keelboat ownership for the first time.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.42 ft / 7.44 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
Beam 9.42 ft / 2.87 m
Max Draft 3.17 ft / 0.97 m
Displacement 4,500.00 lb / 2,041 kg
Ballast 1,790.00 lb / 812 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Wing Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer J. Berret/Vandestadt & McGruer
Builder Vandestadt and McGruer Ltd.
First Built 1987
Last Built 1988
Number Built 6
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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
222
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
39.78
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
188.67
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. 4.44 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.25
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 276.00 ft² / 25.64 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 188.67
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