San Juan 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

25.11' · 7.65 m

Displ.

4,400 lbs · 1,996 kg

First year

1975

The San Juan 26, introduced in 1975 and designed by Don Clark, represents a pivotal moment in the Clark Boat Company’s history as it transitioned from highperformance onedesign racers toward the burgeoning family cruiserracer market. At 26 feet in length with a trailerable 8foot beam, it was engineered to offer a more voluminous and comfortable alternative to the company’s smaller, more spartan models. While many Clark boats of this era, such as the San Juan 24, were penned by Bruce Kirby with an eye toward IOR (International Offshore Rule) competition, the San Juan 26 was an inhouse Don Clark design that prioritized interior volume and ease of transport. It remains a staple of the "pocket cruiser" category, prized by North American sailors who value the ability to haul a substantial cruising boat behind a capable truck.