Niagara 26

The Niagara 26 is a Canadian sailboat that was designed by George Hinterhoeller and first built in 1975.[1][2]

Niagara 26
Development
DesignerGeorge Hinterhoeller
LocationCanada
Year1975
No. built170
Builder(s)Hinterhoeller Yachts, Goman Boat Limited, Halman Manufacturing Company
Boat
Boat weight4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
Draft4.42 ft (1.35 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglas
LOA26.67 ft (8.13 m)
LWL23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Beam8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Engine typeInboard motor/outboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast1,700 lb (771 kg)
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
I (foretriangle height)29.00 ft (8.84 m)
J (foretriangle base)10.42 ft (3.18 m)
P (mainsail luff)30.00 ft (9.14 m)
E (mainsail foot)11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Sails
SailplanFractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area165.00 sq ft (15.329 m2)
Jib/genoa area151.09 sq ft (14.037 m2)
Total sail area316.09 sq ft (29.366 m2)

Production

The type was initially built by Hinterhoeller Yachts in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada as one of the first designs after Hinterhoeller had left C&C Yachts to re-establish his own company. After the first 69 boats had been built by Hinterhoeller, licensed production moved to two other Canadian companies, Goman Boat Limited and the Halman Manufacturing Company. A total of 170 boats were completed before production ended.[1][3][4][5]

Design

The Niagara 26 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) and carries 1,700 lb (771 kg) of ballast. The boat can also be equipped with a spinnaker.[1][6]

The boat has a draft of 4.42 ft (1.35 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1]

The boat can be fitted with an inboard engine or an outboard motor for docking and manoeuvring. The fuel tank holds 6 U.S. gallons (23 L; 5.0 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 14 U.S. gallons (53 L; 12 imp gal).[1]

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See also
Niagara 26

Similar sailboats

References
  1. McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Niagara 26 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  2. McArthur, Bruce (2020). "George Hinterhoeller". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  3. McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  4. McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Halman Manufacturing Co". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  5. McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Goman Boat Ltd. (CAN)". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  6. Sailrite Enterprises, Inc (2020). "Niagara 26 Sail Data". sailrite.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
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