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1987 Hunter 26.5

Listed
Expired
$10,000 USD

Seller's Description

Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale Hunter 26.5, 1987 sailboat for sale Missoula Montana

In excellent condition, with several recent updates, including new roller furler, jib halyard, memory foam cushions for berths (2021), new main halyard just installed today.

All lights have been upgraded to LED, twin batteries, solar panel and charge controller, Bluetooth stereo, main battery fuses upgraded to newer style that mount on the battery terminals. Mast electrical replaced 2021. 8hp Yamaha (2010) with very few hours, electric trim/tilt, electric start and it runs perfectly. Has had nothing but Yamaha fluids for the engine and lower unit, fresh impeller every year. Standing rigging is in excellent condition, and running rigging is new or 1 yr old. Two self tailing winches for jib/genoa sheets, and one for the halyards. Traveler at the front of the cockpit. Solar fan keeps the cabin nice and fresh, and a large hatch forward makes for excellent airflow while on anchor. Main sail had one reef point when we bought the boat, we paid a sail maker to put in another for added safety. Sail inventory includes main, furling jib and spinnaker.

The cabin has a propane cook top and sink in the galley. There is a 25 gallon fresh water tank, but we have never used it. The portapotty is clean and dry, and easy to use, which is very handy for long days on the water. Prior to my ownership, the fresh water line to the sink must have had a leak, there is an area of the sole about 6”x1’ right beside the galley sink cabinet with some water damage.

Boat includes all dock lines, life jackets, anchor with rode, some extra lines. We are selling because our kids have moved out and we no longer need this large of a boat, so it’s time to get something smaller. Serenade needs nothing, she’s in a slip ready to sail. Slip MAY be transferable for an additional fee. Includes a 2009 custom built two axle trailer by Tufftrailer with extendable tongue so you can launch from the trailer. Asking price is $10,000. Includes mast raising system so you can raise the mast either on the trailer (extra winch on trailer) or on the water using the mainsheet. Main sail cover included, and when the jib was modified for the furler the sailmaker installed UV covers to protect it.

SOLD

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Specs

Designer
Hunter Design Team
Builder
Hunter Marine
Associations
?
# Built
?
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Wing
Rudder
?
Construction
FG

Dimensions

Length Overall
26′ 6″ / 8.1 m
Waterline Length
22′ 4″ / 6.8 m
Beam
8′ 11″ / 2.7 m
Draft
3′ 6″ / 1.1 m
Displacement
4,400 lb / 1,996 kg
Ballast
1,800 lb / 816 kg

Rig and Sails

Type
Sloop
Reported Sail Area
304′² / 28.2 m²
Total Sail Area
304′² / 28.2 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
165′² / 15.3 m²
P
30′ 6″ / 9.3 m
E
10′ 9″ / 3.3 m
Air Draft
38′ 8″ / 11.8 m
Foresail
Sail Area
139′² / 12.9 m²
I
29′ 5″ / 9 m
J
9′ 4″ / 2.9 m
Forestay Length
30′ 10″ / 9.4 m

Auxilary Power

Make
?
Model
?
HP
?
Fuel Type
?
Fuel Capacity
?
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
23 gal / 87 l
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
?
Cabins
?

Calculations

Hull Speed
7.9 kn
Classic: 6.34 kn

Hull Speed

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

7.85 knots
Classic formula: 6.34 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
18.1
16-20: good performance

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

Formula

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3

  • SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D: Displacement in pounds.
18.11
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
40.9
>40: stiffer, more powerful

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

40.88
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
174.6
100-200: light

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
174.59
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
15.3
<20: lightweight racing boat

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
15.32
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
2.2
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
2.19
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

Deep keel: 4.25’.

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