CHIEFTAIN 26 (WESTERLY)
Masthead Sloop • Twin Keel • Built 1972–1976
Dimensions
- LOA
- 26 ft
- LWL
- 21.33 ft
- Beam
- 8.42 ft
- Max Draft
- 3 ft
- Displacement
- 6,700 lbs
- Ballast
- 2,800 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.79 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 14.6
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 308
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 41.8%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 325 sq ft
- I
- 32.5 ft
- J
- 10.1 ft
- P
- 28 ft
- E
- 11.5 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Twin Keel
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- —
Production
- First Built
- 1972
- Last Built
- 1976
- Number Built
- 79
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Petter
- Power
- 11 hp
- Engine Type
- Diesel
- Water
- 25 gal
- Fuel
- 9 gal
Notes:
Base on the CENTAUR but with an aft cabin/center cockpit, bowsprit, and std. wheel steering.
Designer
- Jack Laurent Giles (1901–1969)
Builder
- Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. (1964–2000)
Class Association
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTAUR 26 (WESTERLY) | 26 | 1969 | Masthead Sloop |