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Tylercraft 26
Designer: Ted Tyler  ·  Builder: Tylercraft Inc. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Tylercraft 26

Designed by Ted Tyler and built by Tylercraft Inc. beginning in 1979, this 26-footer represents a thoughtful approach to coastal cruising with its distinctive twin keel configuration. The twin keel design offers significant practical advantages for cruising sailors, allowing the boat to dry out safely on beaches or in tidal areas while providing excellent directional stability under sail. With a length overall of 26.16 feet and a waterline length of 22 feet, the boat achieves a theoretical hull speed of 6.29 knots. The substantial displacement of 5,400 pounds, combined with 2,200 pounds of ballast, creates a stable platform that's well-suited for coastal cruising and protected water sailing. The comfort ratio of 22.49 indicates a motion that favors comfort over speed, making extended passages more pleasant for crew. The masthead sloop rig with 321 square feet of sail area provides adequate power for the boat's displacement, while the moderate draft of 2.58 feet opens up shallow anchorages often inaccessible to deeper-draft vessels. The fiberglass construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance. The capsize screening formula of 1.83 suggests good stability characteristics, though the design is best suited for coastal rather than offshore passages. This makes it an appealing choice for weekend cruising and gunkholing adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.16 ft / 7.97 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 2.58 ft / 0.79 m
Displacement 5,400.00 lb / 2,449 kg
Ballast 2,200.00 lb / 998 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 321.00 ft² / 29.82 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Twin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ted Tyler
Builder Tylercraft Inc. (USA)
First Built 1979
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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
16.74
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
40.74
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
226.4
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
22.49
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
1.83
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. 6.29 kn
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. 628.87 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
Mast Height (DWL) 34.50 ft / 10.52 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
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26.2 ft
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26.1 ft
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26.2 ft
Ranger 26 Mull
26.3 ft
LWL
Tylercraft 26 ★
22.0 ft
Hallberg Rassy 26
20.7 ft
Pearson 26 Weekender
21.7 ft
Ranger 26 Mull
21.8 ft
Beam
Tylercraft 26 ★
8.0 ft
Hallberg Rassy 26
8.8 ft
Pearson 26 Weekender
8.7 ft
Ranger 26 Mull
8.7 ft
Displacement
Tylercraft 26 ★
5 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 26
5 lbs
Pearson 26 Weekender
5 lbs
Ranger 26 Mull
5 lbs
Ballast
Tylercraft 26 ★
2 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 26
2 lbs
Pearson 26 Weekender
2 lbs
Ranger 26 Mull
2 lbs
Sail Area
Tylercraft 26 ★
321 sq ft
Hallberg Rassy 26
Pearson 26 Weekender
321 sq ft
Ranger 26 Mull
322 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Tylercraft 26 ★
16.7
Hallberg Rassy 26
Pearson 26 Weekender
17.2
Ranger 26 Mull
15.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Tylercraft 26 ★
40.7 %
Hallberg Rassy 26
44.0 %
Pearson 26 Weekender
42.3 %
Ranger 26 Mull
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Tylercraft 26 ★
22.5
Hallberg Rassy 26
Pearson 26 Weekender
19.7
Ranger 26 Mull
22.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Tylercraft 26 ★
1.83
Hallberg Rassy 26
Pearson 26 Weekender
2.00
Ranger 26 Mull
1.93
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Tylercraft 26 ★
226
Hallberg Rassy 26
278
Pearson 26 Weekender
228
Ranger 26 Mull
Hull Speed
Tylercraft 26 ★
6.3 kts
Hallberg Rassy 26
Pearson 26 Weekender
6.2 kts
Ranger 26 Mull
6.3 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Tylercraft 26 ★
Hallberg Rassy 26
Pearson 26 Weekender
2.4
Ranger 26 Mull
2.0
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