Question 1

What are the specs of the YAMAHA 26?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 26 has the following specifications: 26.18ft LOA, 9.19ft beam, 5.09ft draft, 4,343lb displacement, 1,433.2lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the YAMAHA 26 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. (JAP), designed by Yamaha Design Team, first built in 1979.

Question 3

Is the YAMAHA 26 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 26 is classified as a Coastal Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 15.5, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.26, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the YAMAHA 26?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 26 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 17.54, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 209.36, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a YAMAHA 26?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a YAMAHA 26 is estimated at $1.1K – $2.9K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a YAMAHA 26 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the YAMAHA 26 (26.18ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.1K – $2.9K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 26.18ft boat: Florida: $4,700-$12,600/year. California: $4,400-$11,000/year. Massachusetts: $3,300-$7,300/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,300-$9,200/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $3,100-$5,700/year. Texas: $1,900-$5,700/year. Washington: $3,800-$8,200/year. Michigan: $1,800-$4,000/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,800-$5,700/year. South Carolina: $4,100-$7,900/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $3K to $21K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a YAMAHA 26?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the YAMAHA 26 (26.18ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,700-$12,600/year. California: $4,400-$11,000/year. Massachusetts: $3,300-$7,300/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,300-$9,200/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $3,100-$5,700/year. Texas: $1,900-$5,700/year. Washington: $3,800-$8,200/year. Michigan: $1,800-$4,000/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,800-$5,700/year. South Carolina: $4,100-$7,900/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the YAMAHA 26?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the YAMAHA 26 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rigging, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the YAMAHA 26.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a YAMAHA 26?

Accepted Answer

When buying a YAMAHA 26, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across rigging. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the YAMAHA 26 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the YAMAHA 26?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 26 has the following rig dimensions: I=28.54ft (foretriangle height), J=8.69ft (foretriangle base), P=29.86ft (mainsail luff), E=11.15ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 303.8 sq ft. Jib area: 124 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the YAMAHA 26 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 26 is classified as a Coastal Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 26.18ft LOA, comfort ratio 15.5, capsize ratio 2.26, SA/disp 17.54. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	26.18 ft
LWL	21 ft
Beam	9.19 ft
Draft	5.09 ft
Displacement	4,343 lb
Ballast	1,433.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.1 kn

Iforetriangle height	28.54 ft
Jforetriangle base	8.69 ft
Pmainsail luff	29.86 ft
Emainsail foot	11.15 ft
FLforestay	8.7 ft
Mainsail	303.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)	124 sq ft
Spinnaker	210.8 sq ft

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