Nash 26
J. J. Nash Industries · designed by Joe Nash · 1975
fin keelMasthead sloopCanada
The Nash 26 is a 26-foot masthead sloop sailboat designed by Joe Nash and built by J. J. Nash Industries, first launched in 1975.
General
| Builder | J. J. Nash Industries |
|---|---|
| Designer | Joe Nash |
| Years built | 1975 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Masthead sloop |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 26.00 ft7.92 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 21.25 ft6.48 m |
| Beam | 8.50 ft2.59 m |
| Draft (max) | 3.83 ft1.17 m |
| Displacement | 5,200 lb2,359 kg |
| Ballast | 2,100 lb953 kg |
| Sail Area | 288 ft²26.8 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 15.35 Under-canvassed — heavy-air / motorsailing
Ballast / Displacement 40.4 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 242 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 20.5 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 1.96 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.2 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
$18,500 typical range $15,000 – $22,000
⚠ 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.
