Frances 26
- Boat REF# · 244604
- LOA · 7.92m
- Year · 1983
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 14hp, Beta (2004)
- Lying · Helston, uk
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Extra Details
Designer | Chuck Paine |
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Builder | Victoria Marine |
Lying | Helston, uk |
Fuel capacity | 45.0 ltr (9.9 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Water capacity | 60.0 ltr (13.2 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Last survey | 30/11/2007 |
Mechanical
Engine | 1 x Diesel 14hp |
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Engine make and model | Beta (2004) |
Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
Engine Cooled | Indirect |
Steering | Tiller |
Drive | Shaft |
Prop(s) | 2 Blade (+ Rope Cutter) |
Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
Engine spares |
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Dimensions
LOA | 7.92m |
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LWL | 6.49m |
Beam | 2.45m |
Draft Min | 0.95m |
Draft Max | 0.95m |
Displacement | 3,084kg (6,801.2lbs) |
Headroom | 1.75m |
Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1983) with stainless steel standing rigging (2015)
Sails
Mainsail | - Slab (2012) 3 Reefs |
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Headsail | - Furling (2012) |
Other sails | Storm jib () |
Sails in good condition
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels
Construction
Construction | GRP |
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Underwater profile | Long keel |
Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Fuel tank is 45 litre polypropylene
Accommodation
Total # of berths | 4 |
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No. of double berths | 1 |
No. of single berths | 2 |
Cabin(s) | 1 |
Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Sea toilet is jabsco
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
Cooker/stove | |
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Grill | |
Sink | |
Cabin heating | |
Manual water system |
Sea toilet is jabsco
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
Sail cover | |
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Sprayhood | |
All-over cover | |
Warps | |
Fenders | |
Boathook | |
Beaching legs | |
Swim Ladder |
2 halyard winches
Manual Manuec windlass
2 anchors
(CQR & Kedge)
45.00m of chain
Haslar windvane self-steering system
Beaching legs are alloy extendable
Nav Equipment
Compass | |
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Speed | |
Log | |
VHF DSC radio | |
GPS | |
Autopilot | |
Clock | |
Barometer | |
Navigation lights | |
AIS Receiver | |
Echo sounder | |
Radar Reflector |
The boat is also fitted with an AIS Transponder
Safety Equipment
Searchlight | |
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Safety harnesses | |
EPIRB 406MHz | |
Boarding ladder | |
Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
It is a testament to this design that originally Chuck Paine drew the Frances 26 double ender for his own use as a small ocean voyager, a task which they have shown themselves adept at.
This Frances 26 has successfully competed in single handed off shore passages. With a ballast ratio of 54% she is a very safe craft and the replacement engine gives her a good cruising speed under motor. She is now ashore and just requires a little tlc to get her back to her former glory.
Transportation/delivery can be arranged.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.