The Victoria 26, originally conceptualized as the "Frances," stands as the seminal design of naval architect Chuck Paine. Developed in the mid-1970s, the design was famously drafted while Paine was working for Dick Carter, intended to be a small, offshore-capable vessel that Paine himself could build and sail. While Morris Yachts in the United States produced the design as the Frances 26, the British iteration—built primarily by Northshore Yachts and marketed by Victoria Marine—became the Victoria 26. This double-ended, long-keel cruiser serves as the benchmark for "pocket voyagers," offering a degree of seaworthiness typically reserved for vessels much larger in scale. The model’s lineage is directly tied to the subsequent Victoria 30 and Victoria 34, which expanded on the same aesthetic and structural principles.
Victoria 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Victoria
- Model
- 26
- Builder
- Victoria Yachts Co.
- Designer
- Chuck Paine
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - 1998
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3 | $27,044 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler 26 | 25.75' | $12,139 | 18 | 11 |
| Victoria 26 | 26' | $22,993 | 17 | 7 |
| Contessa 26 | 25.5' | $10,648 | 16 | 7 |
| Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 | 27.25' | $59,995 | 15 | 4 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 26 | 26.08' | $19,497 | 10 | 5 |
| Hunter Boats Horizon 26 | 26.34' | $11,797 | 10 | 4 |
| Pearson 26 | 26.12' | $4,500 | 8 | 1 |
| Victoria 34 | 34.25' | $69,297 | 6 | 6 |
| Victoria 26 | $27,044 | 3 | 3 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $27,044 | 2 | 2 |
| Ireland | $23,561 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Victoria 26 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Victoria 26 over the past 12 months is $27,044. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Victoria 26 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 3 Victoria 26 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Victoria 26 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Victoria 26 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Victoria 26?
- Ireland currently has the lowest median asking price at $23,561, while United Kingdom is the most expensive at $27,044 — a 15% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Victoria 26?
- Comparable models include the Sadler 26, Victoria 26, Contessa 26. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.