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Taylor 26
Designer: David Sadler  ·  Builder: J. J. Taylor  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Taylor 26

Designed as a compact and accessible cruising sailboat, the Taylor 26 offers an approachable entry point for sailors seeking a capable small cruiser for coastal and near-shore adventures. While detailed specifications for this model remain limited in public records, the Taylor 26 sits within a class of trailerable or easily managed sailboats that appeal to weekend cruisers and those new to blue-water ambitions who prefer to start closer to shore. Built with practicality in mind, boats of this size and type typically balance modest cabin accommodations with reasonable sailing performance, making them well-suited for day sailing, overnight coastal passages, and sheltered anchorages. The Taylor name has appeared across various small production sailboats, often reflecting a focus on affordability and accessibility rather than high-performance racing credentials. For prospective buyers, the Taylor 26 represents an opportunity to enter sailboat ownership without the overhead of a larger vessel. Those researching this model would be well advised to inspect individual examples carefully, as build quality and condition can vary significantly among older production boats of this class.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 25.50 ft / 7.77 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.00 ft / 6.40 m
Beam 7.50 ft / 2.29 m
Max Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Displacement 5,400.00 lb / 2,449 kg
Ballast 2,300.00 lb / 1,043 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer David Sadler
Builder J. J. Taylor
First Built 1984
Last Built 1990
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Performance Ratios
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
42.59
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
260.31
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. 3.38 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 12.25
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.30 ft / 3.14 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 235.00 ft² / 21.83 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 260.31
How It Compares

vs. Albin 78, Parker Dawson 26, Victoire 26

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Dimensions
LOA
Taylor 26 ★
25.5 ft
Albin 78
25.6 ft
Parker Dawson 26
25.6 ft
Victoire 26
25.4 ft
LWL
Taylor 26 ★
21.0 ft
Albin 78
21.8 ft
Parker Dawson 26
22.2 ft
Victoire 26
20.2 ft
Beam
Taylor 26 ★
7.5 ft
Albin 78
9.1 ft
Parker Dawson 26
8.0 ft
Victoire 26
8.4 ft
Displacement
Taylor 26 ★
5 lbs
Albin 78
5 lbs
Parker Dawson 26
5 lbs
Victoire 26
5 lbs
Ballast
Taylor 26 ★
2 lbs
Albin 78
2 lbs
Parker Dawson 26
1 lbs
Victoire 26
1 lbs
Performance
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Taylor 26 ★
42.6 %
Albin 78
40.4 %
Parker Dawson 26
Victoire 26
34.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Taylor 26 ★
Albin 78
Parker Dawson 26
23.8
Victoire 26
23.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Taylor 26 ★
Albin 78
Parker Dawson 26
1.79
Victoire 26
1.90
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Taylor 26 ★
260
Albin 78
222
Parker Dawson 26
Victoire 26
299
Hull Speed
Taylor 26 ★
Albin 78
Parker Dawson 26
6.3 kts
Victoire 26
6.0 kts
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