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PARKER DAWSON 26

Masthead Sloop • Keel/Cbrd. • Built 1973–1982

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Dimensions

LOA
25.58 ft
LWL
22.17 ft
Beam
8 ft
Max Draft
5.33 ft
Min Draft
1.67 ft
Displacement
5,700 lbs
Ballast
1,200 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.79 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
13.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ
234
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
21.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
271 sq ft
I
29.25 ft
J
10 ft
P
24 ft
E
10.33 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Keel/Cbrd.
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG w/plywood cored deck
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1973
Last Built
1982
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Type
Diesel
Water
25 gal
Fuel
15 gal
Mast Height
32.5 ft
Headroom
5.83 ft
Notes: Often referred to under this name although originally it was called the MIDSHIP 25 and most were built and sold under that name.\nSee MIDSHIP 25. \nThe original molds for this boat were used by a number of different builders. \nOther names: DAWSON 26, NAUSET 25, BOMBAY 26.\nAlso available as a ketch. \nSome were delivered with an a gas outboard. \nIt is thought that, altogether, around 300 were built.\nParker Dawson Yachts was located in MA, USA.

Class Association

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
MIDSHIP 25 25.25 1972 Masthead Sloop