Drabant 26 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

25.89' · 7.89 m

Disp.

5,974 lbs · 2,710 kg

First year

1971

The Drabant 26, often identified as the Polaris Drabant 26, is a seminal example of the Scandinavian cruiserracer philosophy that dominated Northern European waters during the 1970s and 1980s. Designed by the prolific Danish naval architect Gert Gerlach and primarily produced by Nillings Bådeværft in Aarhus, the vessel was conceived as a robust, seakindly alternative to the lighter racing designs of the era. With approximately 320 hulls built between 1970 and the late 1980s, the model secured a reputation for "overbuilt" construction and a forgiving nature that made it a favorite for Baltic coastal cruising. The design is characterized by its highvolume hull for its length, a fractional sloop rig, and a distinctive sandwich construction that remains a point of technical interest for modern restorers.