GRIFFON 26 (WESTERLY)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 26 ft |
| LWL | 21.58 ft |
| Beam | 9.25 ft |
| Draft | 3.25 ft |
| Displacement | 5,900 lb |
| Ballast | 2,716.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 14.53 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10.5 ft |
About the GRIFFON 26 (WESTERLY)
Fin keel: 4.75' Lifting keel: Draft min: 2.25'; Draft max: 5.50' Mark II version with upgraded interior introduced in 1982. Tanks: Water - 15 imperial (UK) gal. Fuel - 10 imperial (UK) gal
Designed by Ed Dubois and built by Westerly Marine Ltd. (UK), the Griffon 26 is a compact, heavy-displacement cruiser with 329 hulls produced between 1979 and 1981. Its substantial displacement of 5900.0 lb and low capsize ratio of 2.05 reflect a design philosophy prioritizing stability and seakeeping over pure speed.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a robust, easy-to-handle package for weekend trips or short offshore passages, particularly given its manageable 26.0 ft LOA and shallow max draft of 3.25 ft.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 262.09 and a comfort ratio of 20.56, the Griffon 26 is well-suited for protected coastal and short offshore passages, though its size limits it from being a true bluewater passagemaker.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-70s European heavy-displacement cruisers like the Westerly Falcon or smaller versions of the Hallberg-Rassy 35, as they share similar design priorities of comfort and safety over planing performance.
Direct variant of the GRIFFON 26 (WESTERLY)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 26ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 3 systems for the GRIFFON 26 (WESTERLY), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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