Bristol (Sailstar) 26
Description
The term "Bristol 26" most likely refers to the Bristol 26 sailboat, a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by Halsey Herreshoff in the late 1960s and built by Bristol Yachts (and SailsThe term "Bristol 26" most likely refers to the Bristol 26 sailboat, a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by Halsey Herreshoff in the late 1960s and built by Bristol Yachts (and Sailstar Boat Co.) in the USA between 1968 and 1978. Approximately 234 units were produced.tar Boat Co.) in the USA between 1968 and 1978. Approximately 234 units were produced.
Construction Details
| Designer | Herreshoff, Halsey C. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bristol Yachts |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 32 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.50 ft |
| p | 27 ft |
| e | 11.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 ft | 10.50 ft | 27 ft | 11.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.86 ft - (8797 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.07 ft - (8861 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 164.09 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31.25 ft - (9525 mm) |
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 101.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.61 ft - (3234 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.7 ° |
| Area | * 165.77 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.94 ft - (8211 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.97 ft - (4258 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.3 ft - (7102 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.08 ft - (3682 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 162.72 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31.99 ft - (9751 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.01 ft - (5185 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.03 ft - (9153 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 251.94 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 32.5 ft - (9906 mm) |
| Foot | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 439 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 31.99 ft - (9751 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 514 ft² |
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