Baycruiser 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

25.72' · 7.84 m

Displ.

3,197 lbs · 1,450 kg

First year

2014

The Baycruiser 26 represents the flagship of Swallow Yachts' "classicmodern" range, bridging the gap between a traditional aesthetic and contemporary performance engineering. Designed by Matt Newland, it was conceived as a "maximum boat" for trailering—the largest possible vessel that can still be legally and practically towed behind a standard 4x4 or large estate car. Its hull is a vacuumbagged foam sandwich composite, utilizing a fine entry and a long waterline that provides a deceptive amount of speed for its traditional profile. Unlike many trailer sailers that compromise sailing qualities for ease of transport, the Baycruiser 26 is engineered with a carbon fiber rig and a sophisticated dualballast system to ensure it performs as a legitimate coastal cruiser.