HELMSMAN 26 1/4 TON
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 26.25 ft |
| LWL | 20.67 ft |
| Beam | 9.19 ft |
| Draft | 4.76 ft |
| Displacement | 4,960 lb |
| Ballast | 1,830.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 33.1 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 30.84 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 8.2 ft |
| FLforestay | 10 ft |
| Mainsail | 302.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 165.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 281.4 sq ft |
About the HELMSMAN 26 1/4 TON
The Helmsman 26 1/4 Ton is a Danish-built offshore cruiser designed by Håkan Södergren and constructed by Helmsman Yachts (DEN) in 1977. While the exact build count is unknown, this vessel represents a specific era of robust, heavy-displacement racing cruisers.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced offshore cruisers and racers who prioritize seakeeping and structural integrity over interior volume or high-speed planing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 4960.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 2.16, this boat is highly capable offshore, offering excellent stability and motion comfort in heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 1970s European 1/4 Tonners such as the Hallberg-Rassy 36 or Nautor's Swan 36, as they share similar heavy displacement, fin keel configurations, and offshore racing pedigrees.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 26.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HELMSMAN 26 1/4 TONyet 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.
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