Builder drawingThe Bombay Express 26 is a distinctive 1970sera cruiserracer that prioritizes interior volume and shallowwater accessibility. Designed by Walter H. Scott and built by the New Bombay Trading Co. (often associated with the early history of Island Packet Yachts), the Express 26 is most notable for its extraordinary beamtolength ratio. While most sailboats of this length feature a beam between 8 and 9 feet, the Express 26 carries a 10’ 6” beam, providing a platform of stability and interior space typically reserved for 30foot vessels. This design philosophy was a precursor to the "pocket cruiser" movement, and the hull molds were famously used by Bob Johnson to launch the very first Island Packet 26.
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Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Express 26. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.