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Sun Flyer 26
Designer: Jacek Daszkiewicz  ·  Builder: Trimet (Pol)  ·  First built: 2005
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About the Sun Flyer 26

A compact and approachable pocket cruiser, the Sun Flyer 26 is a small sailboat designed with accessible daysailing and light coastal cruising in mind. While detailed specifications for this model remain scarce, the Sun Flyer 26 appears to occupy the entry-level to intermediate segment of the market, offering sailors an affordable platform for exploring nearshore waters and building confidence on the water. Boats in this size range typically balance manageable sail handling with enough cabin space for weekend getaways, making them well-suited for sailors transitioning from smaller dinghies or those seeking a low-maintenance cruiser without the complexity of a larger vessel. The Sun Flyer 26 would likely appeal to budget-conscious buyers, first-time keelboat owners, or those looking for a simple, easygoing boat for calm bay and coastal sailing. Given the limited documentation available for this model, prospective buyers are encouraged to seek out owner communities, inspect examples in person, and consult surveyors familiar with similarly sized production sailboats from the same era to better understand long-term ownership considerations.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 28.71 ft / 8.75 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.97 ft / 7.00 m
Beam 9.45 ft / 2.88 m
Max Draft 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Min Draft 1.25 ft / 0.38 m
Displacement 5,070.63 lb / 2,300 kg
Ballast 1,642.44 lb / 745 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 301.39 ft² / 28.00 m²
Headroom 6.07 ft / 1.85 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Swing Keel
Rigging Type Fractional (7/8) Sloop
Construction GRP
Designer Jacek Daszkiewicz
Builder Trimet (Pol)
First Built 2005
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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
16.39
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
15.93
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
2.2
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. 6.42
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. 775.6
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Sun Flyer 26 ★
28.7 ft
Farr 280
28.6 ft
San Juan 28
28.7 ft
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
28.5 ft
LWL
Sun Flyer 26 ★
23.0 ft
Farr 280
26.3 ft
San Juan 28
22.3 ft
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
25.3 ft
Beam
Sun Flyer 26 ★
9.5 ft
Farr 280
9.4 ft
San Juan 28
10.0 ft
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
10.5 ft
Displacement
Sun Flyer 26 ★
5 lbs
Farr 280
3 lbs
San Juan 28
6 lbs
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
7 lbs
Ballast
Sun Flyer 26 ★
1 lbs
Farr 280
1 lbs
San Juan 28
3 lbs
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
2 lbs
Sail Area
Sun Flyer 26 ★
301 sq ft
Farr 280
453 sq ft
San Juan 28
385 sq ft
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
387 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Sun Flyer 26 ★
Farr 280
47 s/nm
San Juan 28
186 s/nm
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Sun Flyer 26 ★
16.4
Farr 280
31.0
San Juan 28
18.3
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
16.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Sun Flyer 26 ★
Farr 280
40.1 %
San Juan 28
50.0 %
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
34.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Sun Flyer 26 ★
15.9
Farr 280
10.3
San Juan 28
18.4
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Sun Flyer 26 ★
2.20
Farr 280
2.47
San Juan 28
2.18
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Sun Flyer 26 ★
Farr 280
87
San Juan 28
248
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
195
Hull Speed
Sun Flyer 26 ★
6.4 kts
Farr 280
6.9 kts
San Juan 28
6.3 kts
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Sun Flyer 26 ★
Farr 280
6.7
San Juan 28
2.3
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
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