Niagara 26

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Niagara 26
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Development
DesignerGeorge Hinterhoeller
LocationCanada
Year1975
No. built170
Builder(s)Hinterhoeller Yachts, ,
NameNiagara 26
Boat
Boat weight4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
Draft4.42 ft (1.35 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglas
LOA26.67 ft (8.13 m)
LWL23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Beam8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Engine typeInboard motor/outboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast1,700 lb (771 kg)
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
I foretriangle height29.00 ft (8.84 m)
J foretriangle base10.42 ft (3.18 m)
P mainsail luff30.00 ft (9.14 m)
E mainsail foot11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Sails
SailplanFractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area165.00 sq ft (15.329 m2)
Jib/genoa area151.09 sq ft (14.037 m2)
Total sail area316.09 sq ft (29.366 m2)

The Niagara 26 is a Canadian sailboat that was designed by George Hinterhoeller and first built in 1975.[1][2]

Production[]

The type was initially built by Hinterhoeller Yachts in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada as one of the first designs after Hinterhoeller had left C&C Yachts to re-establish his own company. After the first 69 boats had been built by Hinterhoeller, licensed production moved to two other Canadian companies, and the . A total of 170 boats were completed before production ended.[1][3][4][5]

Design[]

The Niagara 26 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) and carries 1,700 lb (771 kg) of ballast. The boat can also be equipped with a spinnaker.[1][6]

The boat has a draft of 4.42 ft (1.35 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1]

The boat can be fitted with an inboard engine or an outboard motor for docking and manoeuvring. The fuel tank holds 6 U.S. gallons (23 L; 5.0 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 14 U.S. gallons (53 L; 12 imp gal).[1]

See also[]

Niagara 26

Similar sailboats

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Niagara 26 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  2. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "George Hinterhoeller". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  4. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Halman Manufacturing Co". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  5. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Goman Boat Ltd. (CAN)". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  6. ^ Sailrite Enterprises, Inc (2020). "Niagara 26 Sail Data". sailrite.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.

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