Atalanta 26 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

26' · 7.92 m

Disp.

4,480 lbs · 2,032 kg

First year

1955

The Fairey Atalanta 26 stands as one of the most innovative and distinctive cruising yachts of the postwar era, embodying the unconventional genius of designer Uffa Fox and the technical prowess of Fairey Marine. Launched in 1956, the Atalanta 26 was born from the "hotmolding" technology originally developed for aircraft production, utilizing multiple layers of Agba mahogany veneers bonded with heat and pressure. This construction method resulted in a hull that was remarkably light, rigid, and impervious to the rot commonly found in traditional plankonframe boats of the time. Designed specifically for family cruising and the exploration of shallow estuaries, the Atalanta 26 featured a radical twinlifting keel configuration and a midcockpit layout, making it a pioneer in the "trailable cruiser" category. Its heritage is deeply rooted in the Atalanta Owners Association, which maintains extensive records of the approximately 291 hulls produced during the model's twelveyear production run.