Gulf Coast 26
Description
The Gulf Coast 26 is a classic American trailerable cruiser/racer from the early 1970s, designed by Martin Bludworth and built by Gulf Coast Sailboats (founded by Bludworth and Fred Maudlin, associated with Maudlin and Son Manufacturing in Texas, USA), with production spanning roughly 1971 onward as part of a line of small fiberglass sailboats (10'–36') before the builder ceased operations around 1984. It's a lightweight, swing-keel (lifting keel) masthead sloop emphasizing versatility for coastal daysailing, trailering, and shallow-water access (e.g., bays, lakes, or beaching), with spirited performance from its generous sail plan and low displacement—making it lively in light winds yet stable with good righting capability for its class.
Construction Details
| Designer | Martin Bludworth |
|---|---|
| Builder | Gulf Coast Sailboats |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 26.000 ft |
| LWL | 26.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.330 ft |
| Displacement | 4500 lb |
| Ballast | 2125 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.300 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1971 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.67 ft |
| p | 27 ft |
| e | 10.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.50 ft | 10.67 ft | 27 ft | 10.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Gulf Coast 26 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.42 ft - (8662 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.63 ft - (8726 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 146.1 ft² |
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Gulf Coast 26 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.61 ft - (8111 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.27 ft - (4349 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.89 ft - (6977 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.27 ft - (3740 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 163.25 ft² |
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Gulf Coast 26 - GENOA
| Luff | * 31.6 ft - (9632 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.34 ft - (5285 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.61 ft - (9025 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 252.79 ft² |
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Gulf Coast 26 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 31.6 ft - (9632 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.61 ft - (5368 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.07 ft - (8861 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 417 ft² |
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