SADLER 26
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25.75 ft |
| LWL | 20.5 ft |
| Beam | 9.42 ft |
| Draft | 4.67 ft |
| Displacement | 4,800 lb |
| Ballast | 2,000.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 31 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10.4 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 26.31 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 8.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 10.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 282 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 161.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 274 sq ft |
Engine
| Bukh | DV1010 hpSee all 22 parts → |
| Volvo Penta | 20019 hpSee all 11 parts → |
About the SADLER 26
Like the SADLER 29, the SADLER 26 was provided with the same kind of extra flotation making it unsinkable even when flooded. Bilge keel version draft: 3.5'. Shallow fin: 3.83'.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(3 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| 60° | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 75° | 4.1 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| 90° | 4.3 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| 110° | 4.5 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| 120° | 4.3 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.4 |
| 135° | 3.9 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| 150° | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Beat VMG | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Run VMG | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.7 |
Market Price
Asking price by model year
5 listings · boat years 1982–1989 · median $7,613
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 25.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the SADLER 26, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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