Chrysler 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

25.98' · 7.92 m

Displ.

5,000 lbs · 2,268 kg

First year

1977

The Chrysler 26, introduced in the mid1970s, represents the pinnacle of the Chrysler Marine sailboat lineup during the company’s brief but prolific tenure in the fiberglass market. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Halsey Herreshoff, the vessel was conceived as a "pocket cruiser" that bridged the gap between trailerable daysailors and dedicated coastal cruisers. Unlike its smaller sibling, the wildly successful Chrysler 22, the 26foot model was engineered to provide genuine standing headroom and the interior volume necessary for extended weekend voyages, all while maintaining the brand's commitment to accessibility for the middlemarket sailor. The boat's production was centered in Plano, Texas, and it remains a testament to the era when automotive design principles—such as modular interiors and standardized hardware—began to influence marine manufacturing.