| LOA | 25.7 |
| LWL | 21.7 |
| Beam | 8.3 |
| Draft (Deep) | 4.5 |
| Draft (Shoal) | |
| Displacement | 2,602 |
| Ballast | 1,025 |
| IG | 27.5 |
| ISP | 27.5 |
| SPL | 8.2 |
| J | 8.2 |
| P | 29.8 |
| E | 11.2 |
| Rated SA | 258.2 |
| PHRF (Typ) | 168 |
| Aux. HP | 9 |
| Builder | Precision Boatworks |
Colgate 26
Designed for Offshore Sailing
The C-26 (www.colgate26.com) is built under contract by Precision Boatworks , and marketed by Steve Colgate. The boat was originally designed as a trainer for Steve’s well known Offshore Sailing School, and is very much a collaboration between Steve and Doris (basic concept and specifications), Jim Taylor (design detailing), and Precision (tooling and construction). The C-26 was so well received that she was soon marketed directly to the public, and was recognized by Sailing World magazine as a Boat of the Year. SW judge Bill Lee wrote, “Not only did I find the Colgate 26 to be a good trainer but also I found myself applauding her for being an excellent sailboat in her own right. (She) appears (ruggedly built) relative to most modern sport boats and I found … excellent glasswork and construction quality with good attention to detail…She represents tremendous value on today's market.” The C-26 was chosen by the US Coast Guard, US Navy, and Maine Maritime Academies for both instruction and intercollegiate competition, and she is in active production with over 300 boats built to date.
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Colgate 26s at the USCGA