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Stoner 26
 ·  Builder: Stoner Boat Works (Usa)  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Stoner 26

A compact and approachable sailboat, the Stoner 26 occupies a practical niche for sailors looking for an entry point into coastal cruising and day sailing. While detailed specifications on this model remain limited, its size class suggests a boat well-suited to sheltered bays, inland waterways, and coastal passages where manageability and ease of handling are priorities. Boats of this size typically appeal to solo sailors or small crews who value simplicity and low running costs without sacrificing the genuine sailing experience that comes with a keelboat. The 26-foot range generally offers enough stability and interior space to serve as a comfortable weekend cruiser while remaining trailerable or easily managed in a marina berth. The Stoner 26 may not carry the widespread recognition of more prominent production boats, but for sailors who have spent time aboard one, its character tends to speak for itself. Those considering a purchase would benefit from a thorough survey given the limited documentation available, and connecting with existing owners remains one of the best ways to uncover the nuances of this particular design.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 25.60 ft / 7.80 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.80 ft / 6.64 m
Beam 10.20 ft / 3.11 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 4,460.00 lb / 2,023 kg
Ballast 1,400.00 lb / 635 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Builder Stoner Boat Works (USA)
First Built 1975
Number Built 11
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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
198
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
31.39
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
192.18
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. 4.76 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 31.39
P (Mainsail Luff) 192.18
E (Mainsail Foot) 794.52 pounds/inch
How It Compares

vs. Hunter 255, Oday 26, Seafarer 26

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Dimensions
LOA
Stoner 26 ★
25.6 ft
Hunter 255
25.6 ft
Oday 26
25.7 ft
Seafarer 26
25.8 ft
LWL
Stoner 26 ★
21.8 ft
Hunter 255
22.1 ft
Oday 26
21.6 ft
Seafarer 26
22.8 ft
Beam
Stoner 26 ★
10.2 ft
Hunter 255
9.1 ft
Oday 26
8.0 ft
Seafarer 26
8.3 ft
Displacement
Stoner 26 ★
4 lbs
Hunter 255
4 lbs
Oday 26
4 lbs
Seafarer 26
4 lbs
Ballast
Stoner 26 ★
1 lbs
Hunter 255
1 lbs
Oday 26
1 lbs
Seafarer 26
1 lbs
Sail Area
Stoner 26 ★
Hunter 255
282 sq ft
Oday 26
Seafarer 26
270 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Stoner 26 ★
198 s/nm
Hunter 255
Oday 26
237 s/nm
Seafarer 26
237 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Stoner 26 ★
Hunter 255
16.6
Oday 26
Seafarer 26
15.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Stoner 26 ★
31.4 %
Hunter 255
40.0 %
Oday 26
38.5 %
Seafarer 26
38.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Stoner 26 ★
Hunter 255
15.9
Oday 26
Seafarer 26
18.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Stoner 26 ★
Hunter 255
2.20
Oday 26
Seafarer 26
1.99
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Stoner 26 ★
192
Hunter 255
186
Oday 26
213
Seafarer 26
174
Hull Speed
Stoner 26 ★
Hunter 255
6.3 kts
Oday 26
Seafarer 26
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Stoner 26 ★
Hunter 255
2.8
Oday 26
Seafarer 26
2.8
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