Sadler 26
- Boat REF# · 211455
- Length · 25'9"
- Year · 1985
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 10hp, Bukh (1985)
- Lying · Medway
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Extra Details
| Designer | Martin Sadler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sadler Yachts |
| Lying | Medway |
| Fuel capacity | 8.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 2.2 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 10hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Bukh (1985) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 Bladed folding |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Dimensions
| Length | 25'9" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 20'6" |
| Beam | 9'0" |
| Draft Min | 4'8" |
| Draft Max | 4'8" |
| Displacement | 4,800.3lbs |
| Storage | In water |
Rig
Sloop rigged Kemp Aluminium spars (1985) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2003)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Crusader - Slab () 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Westaway - Furling () |
| Other sails | No1 Genoa () |
| Cruising Chute () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
The Sadler 25 was designed by David Sadler in 1974 as a more modern and spacious replacement for Folkboat style yachts such as the Contessa 26. The design quickly became popular, and one did well in the 1980 singlehanded OSTAR transatlantic race. In 1981 the enlarged Sadler 26, which also featured 'unsinkable' construction, was designed by Martin Sadler, David's son. About 200 Sadler 26s were built between 1981 and 1988, when Sadlers went into administration. You will occasionally see Sadler 26s listed as built after 1988: these must be owner-completed "kit" boats where the owner has taken some time to complete the fitout.
The Sadler 26 hulls are GRP with a full GRP inner moulding, the space between these shells being filled with injected polyurethane foam, making the assembly both stiff and unsinkable.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
The design dates from before the current fashion for aft double berths in even small yachts, allowing a hull form which offers excellent handling. There are up to six berths, with a heads compartment between forecabin and saloon.
The saloon has a dinette to port, converting to a small double berth, and galley to starboard, by the companionway. A quarter berth is tucked in aft of the dinette to port. The accommodation works well, though she would be very cramped if six actually tried to live aboard!
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Cooler | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
The design dates from before the current fashion for aft double berths in even small yachts, allowing a hull form which offers excellent handling. There are up to six berths, with a heads compartment between forecabin and saloon.
The saloon has a dinette to port, converting to a small double berth, and galley to starboard, by the companionway. A quarter berth is tucked in aft of the dinette to port. The accommodation works well, though she would be very cramped if six actually tried to live aboard!
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Bruce)
98'5" of chain
Avon Redcrest dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder |
1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 electric)
Broker's Comments
These boat details are subject to contract.
The Sadler 26 is a small family cruiser with a good turn of speed, and 'unsinkable' foam-filled twin-skin moulding construction. This attribute was tested by a well known yachting magazine by sailing her with seacocks open: they found she continued to sail and be stable even when filled. Most boats were fin or bilge-keeled, but drop keel and tandem (Collins) keel variants were also built. This example is presented in good condition being owned by the current owner for 19 years, she can be viewed by appointment in Medway and at 12K she is well worth a look.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.