Columbia T-26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

25.83' · 7.87 m

Displ.

4,400 lbs · 1,996 kg

First year

1974

The Columbia T26 represents a specific era in the early 1970s when Columbia Yachts sought to bridge the gap between substantial coastal cruisers and the emerging demand for "trailerable" vessels. Designed by the esteemed naval architect William Crealock, the "T" in its designation stands for trailerable—a feat achieved by restricting the beam to 8 feet to comply with standard road width regulations of the time. Launched around 1971, the T26 was intended to offer the structural integrity and ballast of a fixedkeel yacht with the mobility required to explore disparate cruising grounds without lengthy offshore deliveries. Unlike the more traditional Sparkman & Stephensdesigned Columbia 26, the T26 featured a modern flushdeck profile, which significantly increased interior volume and provided a massive, unobstructed foredeck for sail handling.