CORNEEL 26

About the CORNEEL 26

The CORNEEL 26 'LOVE', features a centrally located cuddy (not connected to interior of hulls. The CORNEEL 26S version does without the cuddy? and has more sail area. (CORNEEL 26S shown here.)

The Corneel 26 is a compact catamaran designed by Eric Bruneel/Gildas Cornic and built by Fountaine Pajot (FRA) in 1985. With a build count of ?, this model represents an early entry in the production catamaran market, featuring a Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) rig and a displacement of 1984.0 lb.

Best for:

This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a lightweight, easy-to-handle package with a narrow 18.04 ft beam that fits in standard marinas. Its low displacement and fractional rig make it accessible for single-handers or couples prioritizing ease of docking over heavy offshore provisioning.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 5.75 and a max draft of 8.86 ft, the Corneel 26 is primarily suited for coastal and protected waters rather than extended bluewater voyaging. Its light displacement of 1984.0 lb and variable keel configuration suggest it is not optimized for heavy weather offshore stability.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include the Lagoon 26 and early Beneteau catamarans from the mid-1980s, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and compact footprints. These models are comparable due to their shared era of production and focus on recreational coastal cruising rather than heavy bluewater passage-making.