The Sun Odyssey 26, a fractionally-rigged sloop was designed by Phillipe Briand and built in France by Jeanneau.
Underwater Configuration: Bulb Fin with spade rudder
Hull Material: GRP (fibreglass)
Length Overall: 24' 6" / 7.47m
Waterline Length: 22' 2" / 6.76m
Beam: 9' 8" / 2.95m
Draft: 5' 6" / 1.68m
Rig Type: Fractional Sloop
Displacement: 5,024lb / 2,279kg
Designer: Phillipe Briand
Builder: Jeanneau (France)
Year First Built: 2003
Owners Association: Jeanneau Owners Network
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 15.9
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: ?
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 206
4. Comfort Ratio: 16.5
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 2.3
A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 15.9 suggests that she'll need a stiff breeze to get her going. In any other conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing will be the way to go.
A Displacement/Length Ratio of 206, tells us she's a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4a. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 16.5 suggests that crew comfort in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a lightweight racing boat. Upwind she'll slam enough to shake your fillings out with a motion that cruising sailors have no desire to get used to.
5b. Her Capsize Screening Formula of 2.3 tells us that she would not be a good choice of sailboat for ocean passage-making.
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