The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Frances 26 Long Keel, Cutter Rig

New Cabin Heating system
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  300577
  • LOA  ·  7.92m
  • Year  ·  1986
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 15hp, Vetus M2.06 (1996)
  • Lying  ·  Falmouth UK
Boatshed Cornwall
Boatshed Cornwall
David Coumbe

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Chuck Paine
Builder Victoria Marine
Lying Falmouth UK
Fuel capacity 35.0 ltr (7.7 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 75.0 ltr (16.5 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 13/07/2016

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 15hp
Engine make and model Vetus M2.06 (1996)
Engine Hours engine1= 4330
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade - fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) 0.8 ltr (0.2 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6.2 knots

Cabin heating - WALLAS 1300 Blown air Heating system, installed September 2020

Dimensions

LOA 7.92m
LWL 6.49m
Beam 2.45m
Draft Min 0.95m
Draft Max 1.20m
Displacement 3,091kg (6,815.7lbs)
Headroom 1.83m
Storage On marina

Rig

Cutter rigged Protor Aluminium spars (1986) with stainless steel standing rigging (2018)

Sails

Mainsail TAN - Slab () 2 Reefs
Headsail TAN - Furling ()
Other sails Staysail - TAN ()
Cruising shute ()
Mainsail - spare ()
Staysail - spare ()

Second set of spare sails will require minor repairs.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Gelcoat finish

Teak decking aft of mast - glued (not screwed)
Survey was for insurance purposes.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 1
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

Hot water disconnected, calorifier removed, system can be reinstated if required.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system

Hot water disconnected, calorifier removed, system can be reinstated if required.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

1 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Bruce)
30.00m of chain
30.00m of warp
Seafeather (2018) windvane self-steering system

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
AIS Receiver
Radar Reflector

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

The Frances 26 is, without doubt, a modern classic! With her beautiful traditional double-ended design. Described by the current owner of 10 years as "A brilliant capable sailboat and faster than one imagines! A single-hander or short handlers dream. She has extensively cruised the east and south coasts, together with several North Sea crossings to Holland, mainly single-handed.
This Frances 26 is a very well equiped yacht and well worth consideration.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Frances 26 Long Keel, Cutter Rig has been personally photographed and viewed by David of Boatshed Cornwall. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

For approximately ten (10) years

Why are you selling her?

Personal circumstances

Where have you sailed her?

North sea and English channel

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