Frances 26
- Boat REF# · 266521
- Length · 26'0"
- Year · 1978
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 15hp, Beta 15 (2019)
- Lying · Cornwall, Falmouth, UK
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Extra Details
| Designer | Chuck Paine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Victoria Marine |
| Lying | Cornwall, Falmouth, UK |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 15hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Beta 15 (2019) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 20 Hours |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Dimensions
| Length | 26'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 21'4" |
| Beam | 8'0" |
| Draft Min | 3'1" |
| Draft Max | 3'1" |
| Displacement | 6,801.2lbs |
Rig
Cutter rigged Aluminium spars (1978) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2017)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | - Slab () Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Other sails | Gennaker (2017) |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Sink | 1 |
The heads have been removed from the boat
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Manual water system |
The heads have been removed from the boat
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook |
1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)
Nestaway dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Log | |
| VHF | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
The life raft was new in 2019
Broker's Comments
It is a testament to this design that originally Chuck Paine drew the Frances 26 double ender for his own use as a small ocean voyager, a task which they have shown themselves adept at.
This boat has been the subject of several recent updates including: a new engine, gearbox and shaft, new upholstery, replacement standing rigging, re-wiring, a new gennaker and a new cooker. Some additional attention to the internal carpentry would complete the transformation into a really nice little cruiser.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
4 years
Why are you selling her?
Have another Boat
Where have you sailed her?
In and around Falmouth Harbour