Frances 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Chuck Paine·1975·~200 hulls·Morris Yachts /Victoria Marine
Frances 26 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
26' · 7.92 m
Displ.
6,800 lbs · 3,084 kg
First year
1975

The Frances 26 is widely regarded as the definitive "pocket cruiser," a vessel that prioritized seaworthiness and aesthetic grace over the maximizeatallcosts interior volume trends of the late 20th century. Designed by the esteemed American naval architect Chuck Paine in 1974, the boat was originally conceived as a personal project—a vessel small enough to be handled solo but stout enough to cross an ocean. While the design originated in the United States, it found a spiritual and commercial home in the United Kingdom, where it was produced in significant numbers by Victoria Yachts and later Northshore Yachts. Built with a traditional canoe stern and a fulllength keel, the Frances 26 remains a cult favorite for sailors who value "shiptimeliness" and the ability to weather heavy conditions in a hull just under 26 feet.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 23,551
Ask, not sold · 22 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
12
22 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-17.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United Kingdom (59.1%) · United States (27.3%) · Mexico (9.1%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Frances 26 listings span 4 countries. United Kingdom leads with 13 listings (59.1%), followed by United States and Mexico.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

22 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 18,84313859.1%
United States$ 49,0006427.3%
Mexico$ 55,000209.1%
Italy$ 31,416104.5%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Westerly Griffon 2626'$ 11,1043916
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0952315
Victoria 26You are here$ 23,5512212
Pacific Seacraft Dana 2427.25'$ 59,950194
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,761176
Westerly Centaur 2626'$ 6,723166
Hallberg-Rassy 2626.08'$ 18,617147
Saffier SE 2626.25'$ 80,347136
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Grampian 2626'$ 8,50083
Victoria 2626'$ 26,85266

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Frances 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Frances 26 over the past 12 months is $23,551. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Frances 26 sailboats are for sale?+
12 Frances 26 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 22 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Frances 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Frances 26 has decreased by 17.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Frances 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Frances 26 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (59.1%), United States (27.3%), Mexico (9.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Frances 26?+
Comparable models include Westerly Griffon 26, Sadler 26, Pacific Seacraft Dana 24. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.