CLUB 86
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.36 ft |
| LWL | 24.93 ft |
| Beam | 9.78 ft |
| Draft | 5.77 ft |
| Displacement | 5,512 lb |
| Ballast | 2,027.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.7 kn |
About the CLUB 86
Designed by Philippe Briand and built by Club Marine (FRA), the Club 86 is a rare fractional sloop with only 20 hulls built in 1980. Its lightweight displacement of 5512.0 lb and high SA/D ratio of 24.89 indicate a performance-oriented design focused on speed rather than heavy cruising comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a responsive, planing-capable coastal racer-cruiser, particularly those comfortable with fractional rig management and lighter displacement handling.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 5512.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.22, the Club 86 is better suited for coastal and protected waters than for heavy offshore passages, lacking the heavy ballast and motion comfort of dedicated bluewater cruisers.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other early 1980s French performance cruisers like the First Class 8.5 or Beneteau First 26, as they share similar fractional rigs, lightweight hulls, and a focus on upwind performance over heavy bluewater stability.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CLUB 86 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 29.36ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CLUB 86yet 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 CLUB 86? 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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