Privateer 26 Information, Review, Specs

Boat drawing
Make
Model
Number Built
Production Year(s)
1966 - 1974

The search results provide a good foundation for the article. I have information on the designer's philosophy, the builder's history, the boat's production years, available rig types (cutter/ketch), and some anecdotal descriptions of its handling and interior. I've also calculated the performance ratios.

I can now proceed to write the article following the specified structure.

Here's a breakdown of how I'll use the results:

  • Introduction: Use information about Thomas Gillmer and Kenner Boat Company from the builder article and search results. Mention its purpose as a traditional cruiser.
  • History and Design: Use production_start_year (1966) and production_end_year (1974) from the and the builder article. Emphasize Gillmer's love for traditional, seaworthy designs. Mention Kenner's reputation for durable fiberglass construction. Highlight the availability of cutter or ketch rigs from the notes and search results.
  • Sailing Performance and Handling: Interpret the calculated ratios (SA/Disp: 18.6, Bal/Disp: 53.8%, Disp/LWL: 317.28). These suggest good light-air performance (for a cruiser), high stability, and a heavier displacement. Incorporate comments like "slow boat, but tons of character" and "seaworthy". The cutter rig is good for offshore sailing, and ketch rig for comfort and stability downwind.
  • Accommodations and Layout: Use max_headroom_ft (6.08 ft) from the. Search results suggest the interior is "snug" for a 35-foot boat (though the Privateer is 26/31 LOA), and "little space". I need to find more detailed descriptions if possible, but the current results are somewhat limited.
  • Owner's Perspectives: Search results provide some owner comments, indicating a "solid reputation" and "devoted owner base". Some call it a "slow boat, with little space, but tons of character" and "seaworthy". Some mention "problems" in general, but not specific recurring issues like leaking deck fittings. I will synthesize these general observations.

I have enough information to construct a comprehensive article.

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Measurements

Construction & Hull

Construction Material
Fiberglass (Solid)
Hull Type
Monohull Sailboat
Keel Type
Long
Rudder
1x —
Ballast
3500 lbs
Displacement
6500 lbs
Water Capacity
-
Fuel Capacity
-

Engine

Engine Make
Engine Model
Engine Type
Outboard Well
Engine HP
Engine Count
1
Drive Type
Fuel Type
Hover over a measurement
IJPE FS LOALWL

Rig & Sails

Rig Type
Cutter
P (Main Luff)
28.08 ft
E (Main Foot)
12.5 ft
I (Foretriangle Height)
33 ft
J (Foretriangle Base)
14.16 ft
Forestay Length (est)
35.91 ft
Main Sail Area
175.5 sqft
Foretriangle Sail Area
233.64 sqft
Total Sail Area (Reported)
409 sqft
Total Sail Area (Calc)
409.14 sqft

Dimensions

LOA
31.75 ft
LWL
20.92 ft
Beam
8 ft
Draft
3.42 ft
Max Headroom
6.08 ft
Air Draft
-

Calculations

Hull Speed
6.13 kn
Pounds per Inch Immersion
598