SEA BIRD 26 (1909)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25.58 ft |
| LWL | 20.92 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 3.75 ft |
| Displacement | 3,500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.1 kn |
About the SEA BIRD 26 (1909)
LOA (with sprit and boomkin): 33’ The SEA BIRD is a milestone in the history of amateur sailboat building not repeated until the Tahiti Ketch of the late 1940's. It first appeared in a 1909 issue of 'Rudder' Magazine and received wide attention from amateur builders around the world. (Thomas Flemming Day was editor of the publication at the time.) Designed originally as a centerboarder, Day converted his own SEA BIRD to a fixed keel before his celebrated Atlantic crossing. It is thought that several hundred have been built from the original SEA BIRD plans.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 25.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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