Niagara 26
Hinterhoeller Yachts · designed by George Hinterhoeller · 1975
fin keelBermuda rigCanada
The Niagara 26 is a 27-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by George Hinterhoeller and built by Hinterhoeller Yachts, first launched in 1975.
General
| Builder | Hinterhoeller Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | George Hinterhoeller |
| Years built | 1975 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | — |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 26.67 ft8.13 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 23.00 ft7.01 m |
| Beam | 8.33 ft2.54 m |
| Draft (max) | 4.42 ft1.35 m |
| Displacement | 4,000 lb1,814 kg |
| Ballast | 1,700 lb771 kg |
| Sail Area | 316 ft²29.4 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 20.06 Performance / racer — powered up
Ballast / Displacement 42.5 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 147 Light
Comfort Ratio 15.2 Racing / light coastal
Capsize Screening 2.10 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.4 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
$19,000 typical range $15,000 – $23,000
⚠ 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.
