CHALLENGER 7.6
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 22.97 ft |
| LWL | 21.9 ft |
| Beam | 8.04 ft |
| Draft | 3.67 ft |
| Displacement | 4,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 28 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.33 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 24 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 8.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 240.8 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 130.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 222.1 sq ft |
About the CHALLENGER 7.6
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The Challenger 7.6 is a compact, lightweight masthead sloop designed by Andre Mauric and built by Baiguet in 1970. With a displacement of 4000.0 lb and a LOA of 22.97 ft, it represents a specific era of European trailerable cruising yachts.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and trailerable weekend getaways, appealing to owners who prioritize ease of transport and storage over heavy offshore capability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 4000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 17.31, the Challenger 7.6 is designed for coastal waters rather than extended bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 1970s European trailerables like the Beneteau First 23 or O'Day 23, which share similar dimensions and a focus on manageable size for single-handed or couple sailing.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CHALLENGER 7.6 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 22.97ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CHALLENGER 7.6yet 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.
Own a CHALLENGER 7.6? 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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