FLAAR 26

About the FLAAR 26

Additional water ballast: 255 L / 67.36 gal (255 kg / 562.18 lbs) water ballast per side, The keel can be lifted with winch, and fixed with Spinlock jammer – reducing the draft to 1.2 m. Sail area: -Main: 32 m² / 344.4 ft² -Jib: 20 m² / 215.28 ft² -Asym. spinnaker: 115 m² / 1,237.85 ft² The Flaar 26RR has the same hull shape but is constructed with carbon prepreg sandwich structure with Nomex honeycomb core making the hull 40% lighter. It is also available with a canting keel. 486 kg canting, +/- 50°

The Flaar 26 is a lightweight, performance-oriented fractional sloop designed by Attila Déry and built by Flaar Performance Sailing in Hungary from 2012–2022. With a displacement of 1984.16 lb and a low D/L ratio of 49.94, it is engineered for speed and agility rather than heavy displacement comfort.

Best for:

This boat suits coastal cruisers and club racers who prioritize high-performance sailing and easy trailering due to its light weight, over those seeking heavy offshore comfort.

Bluewater capability:

With a low comfort ratio of 6.06 and a capsize ratio of 2.95, the boat is better suited for coastal and protected waters than for heavy offshore passages.

Comparables:

Comparable to other modern, lightweight 26-foot performance cruisers like the Beneteau First 26 or J/26, as they share similar fractional rig configurations and emphasis on planing capabilities.