The Sadler 26 has one of the most remarkable pedigrees of any yacht of her size. In the 1960s, David Sadler designed the Contessa 26 as the modern version of the Scandinavian Folkboat.
Following the success of the popular Contessa, David Sadler designed the Sadler 25 in the mid 70s and both these boats are now widely regarded as two of the all-time classics.
The Sadler 25 proved that the traditional virtues of its predecessors could be retained whilst providing a good deal more performance and accommodation in a boat of a similar overall length.
The Sadler 25 distinguished herself in AZAB and OSTAR events, finishing in the top half of the 1980 OSTAR fleet, despite being the smallest boat in the race!
The Sadler 26 represents the ultimate step in this process of evolution. Since her launch in 1981, she has proven her ability to deliver her crew quickly, safely and comfortably to wherever they may choose to sail her and to withstand full gales offshore. The Sadler 26 is no overgrown dinghy, as are so many yachts of her size. This is a proper yacht, with a high ballast ratio for stiffness and upwind power, an efficient, easily handled rig and a roomy, deep cockpit with high coaming.
GEAR AND FITTINGS OUTSIDE
3 blade feathering prop by Darglow, cost £1023, invoice in service history.
“P” bracket and cutlass bearing replaced, cost £2220, invoice in service history.
Two new main self tailing 2 speed Lewmar winches. 3 years ago. 3 winch handles
Mainsail fully battened made by Sanders Sails, Lymington. 12 years old. Invoice in service history.
Cruising Genoa - furling, yankee’d for better vision to leeward, also by Sanders. 12 years old. Invoice in service history.
Spinnaker with Pole, Dyneema bridle and all deck fittings and ropes
All running rigging, including reefing, led aft to cockpit and to 12 brand new Spinlock clutches. Cost £750.
Selden e-series mast - Windex and radio aerial on top fitted with Main Halyard, Genoa Halyard, Spinnaker Halyard, Spare Genoa Halyard (new), topping lift.
Seldon B85 boom
Spray hood and main sail cover, just professionally cleaned, serviced and waterproofed. Invoice in service history.
Lazy Jacks for the main
15 Kg with 20 metres chain and 30 Metres warp
Simrad Autopilot
Buckets, Deck brushes,
Contest tactical compass - bulkhead fitted
Clear acrylic washboard - great when cruising because it gives 3 times as much light below
Modified cockpit sole - hatch for rear engine access
4 fenders and multiple mooring lines
15 Kg anchor with 20 metres chain and 30 Metres warp
GEAR AND FITTINGS INSIDE
Bukh 10hp engine (part service history) - starts and runs perfectly. Engine was fully overhauled March 2011, cost £2961, invoice in service history file.
Webasto single-vent heating unit, cost £1762, invoice in service history.
RM Sea toilet pump replaced 2021
Original bunk cushions enhanced by fitted 2” memory foam mattress toppers (upholstered in cream colour) plus fitted sheets and duvet covers - for all four bunks.
Mains power through a Plastimo skin fitting in the cockpit - leading to a secured 4 way gang of sockets.
2 CTEK M45 Battery maintenance chargers fitted - one for each battery
40w greenhouse heater (run to keep cabin dry - Autumn to Spring)
Plastimo cooker - 2 ring and Grill
LED Bunk lights fitted throughout
Ships clock and barometer
VHF Radio - does not have DSC or AIS
GPS plotter - 25 years old. I use the Navionics app on my iPad, in a waterproof case, velcro’d in the cockpit, plugged into the 12V charging point.
Full tool kit
Spares for all kit - far too many to list
Sea grease, silicon spray, WD40, Lithium Grease, Seacock grease
Seafarer depth sounder with cockpit repeater
Fully equipped first aid kit
Binoculars (with Zoom facility)
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Vessel type: | Sailing Yacht |
Designer: | David Sadler |
Builder: | Sadler |
Make: | Sadler |
Model: | 26 |
Constructed: | 1982 |
Sail number: | GBR 2076R |
Berths: | 6 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Bukh |
Engine power: | 10 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Length over all: | 26' |
Hull colour: | White |
Keel type: | Fin Keel |
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.