Lindenberg 26
Description
The Lindenberg 26 is a lightweight, high-performance MORC (Midget Ocean Racing Club) racer-cruiser designed by Lee Creekmore (a Florida-based naval architect and surveyor known for fast, efficient small boats). Built by Lindenberg Yachts (Cocoa, Florida, founded by Paul Lindenberg) starting in 1977, it was produced in limited numbers—approximately 51 hulls total—making it a rare classic today. The design emphasizes speed in light-to-moderate winds, with a beamy hull, smooth aft run for planing potential, B&R rig (no backstay, using swept spreaders for mast support), fin keel with spade rudder, fiberglass construction, and a simple interior (typically 4 berths in V-forward + settees, basic galley/heads, limited headroom ~5'6"–6'). It's praised for exceptional light-air acceleration, forgiving handling for beginners/intermediates, and club/PHRF racing fun, though it has a Spartan setup, limited counter space, and can be tender in heavy air (needs reefing or crew weight).
Construction Details
| Designer | Lee Creekmore |
|---|---|
| Builder | Lindenberg Yachts |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 26.000 ft |
| LWL | 23.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.500 ft |
| Displacement | 5350 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 34.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.50 ft |
| p | 28 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.50 ft | 10.50 ft | 28 ft | 9 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Lindenberg 26 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.93 ft - (8818 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.11 ft - (8873 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 129.99 ft² |
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Lindenberg 26 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 28.85 ft - (8793 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.8 ft - (4206 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.25 ft - (7696 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.08 ft - (3682 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 174.22 ft² |
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Lindenberg 26 - GENOA
| Luff | * 34.26 ft - (10442 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.86 ft - (5139 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.34 ft - (9857 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 269.81 ft² |
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Lindenberg 26 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 34.5 ft - (10516 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Leech | 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 453 ft² |
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Lindenberg 26 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 34.26 ft - (10442 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 550 ft² |
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Lindenberg 26 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 19.83 ft - (6044 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.78 ft - (2371 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.51 ft - (5032 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.3 ft - (1920 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.03 ° |
| Area | * 62.44 ft² |
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