Hunter 260
Hunter Marine · designed by Rob Mazza · 1997
centerboardFractional B&R rigged sloopUnited States
The Hunter 260 is a 26-foot fractional b&r rigged sloop sailboat designed by Rob Mazza and built by Hunter Marine, first launched in 1997.
General
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
|---|---|
| Designer | Rob Mazza |
| Years built | 1997 |
| Hull type | centerboard |
| Rig type | Fractional B&R rigged sloop |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 26.25 ft8.00 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 23.25 ft7.09 m |
| Beam | 8.96 ft2.73 m |
| Draft (max) | 6.00 ft1.83 m |
| Displacement | 5,000 lb2,268 kg |
| Ballast | 2,000 lb907 kg |
| Sail Area | 299 ft²27.8 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 16.36 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 40.0 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 178 Light
Comfort Ratio 17.2 Racing / light coastal
Capsize Screening 2.10 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.5 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$23,500 typical range $19,000 – $28,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
