South Coast
26A
 
Boat
Specs
|
| L.O.A. |
25'-10" |
L.W.L.
|
22'-6"
|
BEAM
|
7'-11" |
DRAFT
KEEL UP
|
1'-10" |
| DRAFT
KEEL DOWN |
3'-8" |
| SAIL
AREA |
250
Sq. Ft. |
| DISPLACEMENT |
4000# |
| BALLAST |
1025# |
|
|
Rory Stauber,
"Upbeat"
The largest of the
Southcoast cruising boats, the SC 26A featured an
unusual retractable bulb keel that, drawing only
22 inches retracted, allowed the boat to be
easily launched and recovered from a trailer. The
boat was designed by Jim Monroe. Mr. Monroe
believes this boat served as a model for the
Hobie 33.
The SC 26 is characterized
by significant freeboard, allowing for ample
storage for weekending and extended cruising. The
sail plan included a small-ish main with a large
foretriangle.
Factory layouts included a
vberth forward, with quarterberths on either
side. The galley is located aft on the port side
with stove, sink, and icebox. The head is aft on
the port side and included a hanging locker. A
folding table stored against the keel trunk when
not in use. Options included wheel steering and a
OMC saildrive or Baldwin diesel inboard engine.
Approximately 80 SC 26s were produced.
Specifications
LOA 25' 10"
LWL 23' 3"
Draft 22" up |
3'8" down*
Ballast 1470 lbs*
Displ. 4000 lbs (approx.)*
SA 250 sg. ft.*
* specifications vary
between brochures
New photos from Gary Smith: Interior photo Salus at her mooring
Features (from a sales
brochure)
The story of the SC
26A (typed document)
Line drawing
SC 26A under sail
(brochure photo-check out the 70s look!)
Interior photos from
brochure
Rory's SC 26A under
sail
Terry's SC 26A under
sail
Cusom interior photo
from Rory's boat
1979 Price/options
list complete
1979 Price/options list
kit form
retractable keel trunk
assembly
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