Yamaha 26
Description
The Yamaha 26 (also known as Yamaha 26 Mk I or Y-26) is a Japanese-built fiberglass racer-cruiser sloop designed by Peter Norlin and produced by Yamaha Motor Company (Japan) from 1973 to 1978. Approximately ~300–400 units were built, primarily for export to the U.S. and Europe. It is a scaled-down version of Norlin's successful Scampi 30, adapted for Yamaha's production with a fractional rig, fin keel, and spade rudder—optimized for IOR Quarter Ton racing while offering light cruising capability. Known for solid Japanese build quality, responsive handling, and planning potential, the Yamaha 26 was a competitive club racer in the 1970s and remains a favorite for coastal sailing and vintage regattas. A tall rig version was available for light-air regions.
Construction Details
| Designer | Peter Norlin |
|---|---|
| Builder | Yamaha Marine (Japan) |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 21.100 ft |
| LWL | 17.390 ft |
| Beam | 8.140 ft |
| Displacement | 2359 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.270 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.70 ft |
| p | 32.14 ft |
| e | 11.80 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.50 ft | 8.70 ft | 32.14 ft | 11.80 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.14 ft - (9796 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.8 ft - (3597 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.53 ft - (10220 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.85 ft - (10317 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 194.54 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.37 ft - (7733 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.32 ft - (3450 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.42 ft - (6834 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 126.86 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Foot | 13.83 ft - (4215 mm) |
| Leech | 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.31 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.99 ft - (3959 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.21 ° |
| Area | * 188.29 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.13 ft - (9184 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.88 ft - (4231 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.56 ft - (8705 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.05 ft - (3978 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 196.61 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 349 ft² |
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