Baycruiser 26 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

25.72' · 7.84 m

Disp.

3,197 lbs · 1,450 kg

First year

2014

The Baycruiser 26, designed by Matt Newland and built by Swallow Yachts in Wales, represents a sophisticated fusion of traditional aesthetic charm and modern composite engineering. Introduced in 2014, this pocket cruiser was conceived to address a historical compromise: the tradeoff between the ease of trailering a light boat and the seaworthy, stable motion of a heavily ballasted yacht. By combining vacuuminfused foamcore fiberglass construction with a highly effective water ballast system, Newland engineered a trailersailer that can be towed by a standard family vehicle yet transforms into a stiff, capable coastal cruiser once launched. Visually, the boat is a nod to classic design, featuring a proud sheer line, a plumb bow, and a carbon fiber rig that supports a powerful modern sail plan. Below the waterline, however, it is entirely contemporary, utilizing highaspect lifting foils, twin rudders, and a leadtipped centerboard.