C-26 detailed cross sectional view

amayotte · Post by **amayotte** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:01 am

Hello,

I'm trying to find a detailed cross section of the c-26.
I want to know the exact dimensions of the keel reletive to the rest of the boat and of the keel itself.
I am going to start working on a hydraulic lift system instead of the winch and cable.

Thanks,
Adam

Guillaume C. · Post by **Guillaume C.** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:32 pm

why that? I dont see any advantage and its a lot of work

Gus · Post by **Gus** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:16 pm

I agree! Hydraulic? the keel is not that heavy to lift with the winch!

amayotte · Post by **amayotte** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:20 pm

It's not the weight.
I need a project and I want to get rid of the cable in the water. I know some people like the scream of it at higher speeds but I would rather listen to the wind.

So I thought I would dabble with that.

Adam

Guillaume C. · Post by **Guillaume C.** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:11 pm

I never hear mine, I think the one ive put is a little bit bigger than original.

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:00 pm

Best cross section I've found is posted on our EE website at:

www.att.net/p/pwp-sailtalk

click on "technical drawings", then "sail plan/specs page"

The drawing of the keel location and shape is mostly accurate, but the representation of the cable seems to show it running from the winch to the keel head. It runs from the winch to the middle of the keel.

You can also find it at:

http://chryslersailing.lizards.net

amayotte · Post by **amayotte** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:34 am

Thanks guys.

Looking at some of these pics, is it just me or does it seem like the mainsail is somewhat small for a 26 foot boat?

Adam

Guillaume C. · Post by **Guillaume C.** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:25 am

yes the C26 have a modest sailplan, expecially on the main. The boom not extending in the cockpit is nice, no danger to get hit

thepartydog · Post by **thepartydog** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:33 am

My head says my boom must be longer than yours.

Darin

Guillaume C. · Post by **Guillaume C.** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:16 pm

The trick is to not steer standing on the last step of the ladder, everywhere else it's safe:P

thepartydog · Post by **thepartydog** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:34 pm

But that's the only place I can avoid the autopilot/tiller enema.

Darin