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CAPITAN 26 (CHRIS-CRAFT)

CAPITAN 26 (CHRIS-CRAFT)

Chris Craft🇺🇸· Design: Sparkman & Stephens
from 1965
$1.1K – $3.0K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA26.25 ft
LWL19 ft
Beam8.17 ft
Draft4 ft
Displacement4,800 lb
Ballast1,830.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL5.8 kn

About the CAPITAN 26 (CHRIS-CRAFT)

Daysailer version of the Chris Craft CAPRI 26.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Chris-Craft Capitan 26 is a classic 1965 masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens, representing a rare entry from the iconic powerboat manufacturer into the cruising sailboat market. With a displacement of 4800.0 lb and a build count of ?, this vessel offers a blend of traditional S&S design principles and Chris-Craft construction quality.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who appreciate classic aesthetics and manageable size, as its 26.25 ft LOA and 8.17 ft beam make it trailerable and easy to dock.
Bluewater capability:
With a D/L ratio of 312.42 and a capsize ratio of 1.94, the Capitan 26 is primarily a coastal cruiser with limited offshore capability due to its moderate displacement and fin keel configuration.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Pearson 26 and O'Day 26, which share similar dimensions and eras, though the Capitan distinguishes itself with its Sparkman & Stephens pedigree and Chris-Craft build quality.

Performance

Comfort21.3
Capsize1.94
SA/Disp17.0
Disp/Len312
Bal/Disp38.1

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 26.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$1.1K – $3.0K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the CAPITAN 26 (CHRIS-CRAFT)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.

Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
25 survey areas — hull, keel, rig, engine, electrical and more. Take it aboard when you view any boat.

Own a CAPITAN 26 (CHRIS-CRAFT)? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.

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