MARINER 26 (SPISAK)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 26.25 ft |
| Beam | 8.37 ft |
| Draft | 4.76 ft/ 1.08 ft min |
| Displacement | 4,629.71 lb |
| Ballast | 1,327.3 lb |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 189.44 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 138.85 sq ft |
| SA total | 347.67 sq ft |
About the MARINER 26 (SPISAK)
Available in four versions: Standard version with centerboard (specs above) Sail area: -Main: 17.6 m² / 189.4 ft² -Jib: 12.9 m² / 138.85 ft² -Spinnaker (optional): 40 m² / 430.6 ft² Also... Shallow keel: Draft: 1.25 m / 4.1 ft Ballast: 750 kg / 1,653.5 lbs Sail area: 32.3 m² / 347.7 ft² -Main: 18.7 m² / 201.3 ft² -Jib: 13.6 m² / 146.4 ft² -Spinnaker (optional): 40 m² / 430.6 ft² Sport (with daggerboard): Draft: 1.6 m / 5.25 ft Ballast: 550 kg / 1,212.5 lbs Sail area: 32.3 m² / 347.7 ft² -Main: 18.7 m² / 201.3 ft² -Jib: 13.6 m² / 146.4 ft² -Spinnaker (optional): 40 m² / 430.6 ft² Keel/CB: Max Draft: 1.45 m / 4.66 ft Ballast: 802 kg / 1,768.1 lbs Sail area: 30.5 m² 328.3 ft² -Main: 17.6 m² / 189.4 ft² -Jib: 12.9 m² / 138.85 ft² -Spinnaker (optional): 40 m² / 430.6 ft² EC Certificate: C (Standard and Sport versions); B (shallow and keel/cb versions)
Designed by Wojciech Spisak and built by Mariner Yachts (PL) in 2015, the Mariner 26 is a compact fractional sloop with a hull count that remains unconfirmed in available data. Its design emphasizes a balanced performance profile with a displacement of 4629.71 lb and a beam of 8.37 ft.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a manageable, single-handed friendly vessel that balances ease of handling with respectable performance metrics.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a conservative capsize ratio of 2.01 and a displacement of 4629.71 lb, the Mariner 26 offers moderate offshore stability, though its primary design intent appears focused on coastal rather than extended bluewater passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 26 and the J/24, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same market of active, performance-oriented day sailors and light cruisers.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 26.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 2 systems for the MARINER 26 (SPISAK), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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