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

A Classic Double Ender
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  227402
  • LOA  ·  7.92m
  • Year  ·  1981
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 9hp, Yanmar (1995)
  • Lying  ·  Falmouth
Boatshed Cornwall
Boatshed Cornwall

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
Fuel capacity 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 50.0 ltr (11.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 17/10/2010

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 9hp
Engine make and model Yanmar (1995)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 Bladed
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6.5 knots

Engine new 1995, Batteries new 2015.

A Simrad tiller autopilot was new in 2015

Dimensions

LOA 7.92m
LWL 6.48m
Beam 2.50m
Draft Min 1.17m
Draft Max 1.17m
Displacement 3,084kg (6,801.2lbs)
Headroom 1.83m

Rig

Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1981) with stainless steel standing rigging (2014)

Sails

Mainsail Shore Salt - Slab (2011) Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs
Headsail - Furling ()
Other sails Cruising Chute ()
Genoa ()
Storm Jib ()
Ghoster ()
Spare Main ()
Spinnaker gear

A Plastimo roller system was fitted in 2014 and Lazy jacks in 2013. The spinnaker pole is telescopic.

In addition to the sails listed is the original self tacking jib ans boom that could be fitted if required.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Gelcoat finish

The hull was epoxied in 1997. The rudder was resheaved and epoxied in 20111

Accommodation

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

The cooker, new 2010, is an origo 3000 2 burner spirit stove on gimbals.

Water is provided by a Whale manual pump from a 50 litre flexible water tank.

The Jabsco Heats was replaved in 2001 - also in 2001 the seacocks were re-newed

2 burner spirit cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Icebox
Curtains
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

The cooker, new 2010, is an origo 3000 2 burner spirit stove on gimbals.

Water is provided by a Whale manual pump from a 50 litre flexible water tank.

The Jabsco Heats was replaved in 2001 - also in 2001 the seacocks were re-newed

2 burner spirit cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
All-over cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR (25lb) & Bruce (15lbs))
35.00m of chain
Clearway Trimtab windvane self-steering system
2 man Plastimo - RYDS 235 dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2.2hp outboard, Suzuki, Short Shaft (2010)

Nav Equipment

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

Log and echosounder by Raytheon.

GPS/Chartplotter by Lowrance

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys

2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 Electric)

Saftey equipment includes an in service liferaft, flare packs and a Bosuns chair

Broker's Comments

It is a testament to this design that originally Chuck Paine drew the Frances 26 double ender for his own use as a small ocean voyager, a task which they have shown themselves adept at.

On stepping aboard you are immediately struck by the quality of both hull and fit out of this particular boat which has been maintained to a very high standard by its two previous owners. With many improvements and updstes over the years she is now looking for a new owner who can continue to lavish the same level of care and attention.

Set up for single handed or short handed off shore sailing, this has to be one of the nicest small craft I have had the pleasure of visiting. Call me now to arrange a viewing.

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

This Frances 26 has been personally photographed and viewed by Chris Fuller of Boatshed Cornwall. Click here for contact details.
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