Frances 26
- Boat REF# · 316307
- Length · 7.90m
- Year · 1988
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 9hp, Yanmar 1GM10 (1988)
- Lying · Real Club Nautico
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Extra Details
| Designer | Chuck Paine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Victoria Marine |
| Lying | Real Club Nautico |
| Fuel capacity | 30.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 100.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 9hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 1GM10 (1988) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
Engine serviced summer 2022
3 blade prop included but not fitted
Alternator Mastervolt 12 v 90 amp
Lithium battery 150 amp
Charge regulator alpha pro 3
Victron energy 12v 30 amp dc dc charger
TBS expert pro battery monitor
Inverter TBS 12v 600 W
TBS 12v 40 amp charger
Solar panel 20W
Charge controller Victron MPPT 75/10 with Bluetooth
LED lighting
Dimensions
| Length | 7.90m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.44m |
| Draft Min | 1.17m |
| Draft Max | 1.17m |
| Displacement | 2,610kg |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Cutter rigged Aluminium spars (1988) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2018)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | - Slab (unknown year) Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling (unknown year) |
| Other sails | Brand new genoa (unknown year) |
Twin furling foresails
Running rigging 2022
Lines led aft
Spinlocks 2022
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Synthetic teak Flexiteek 2.0 2021
Anti fouled/hull maintenance Dec 2021
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Cooker does not work
3 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Manual water system | |
| Pressurised water system |
Cooker does not work
3 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Bimini |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual windlass
1 anchors
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| EPIRB 406MHz |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Broker's Comments
The Frances 26 is a blue water pocket cruiser designed by Chuck Paine. It is a double ender with a fairly fast keel for its characteristics, which makes this boat allegedly one of the best options for long crossings in boats of its length.
She is currently undergoing a complete refit to give her ocean category.
This is apparently the only model in Spain of the Frances 26.
Here is information about recent investment, direct from her owner:
Electric improvements 11,877 €
Engine up to date 1,944 €
New deck 6,955 €
Security 1,763 €
New sails and rig check 1,243 €
Radar reflector and boom brake walder 395 €
New VHF Antenna 105 €
New spinlocks 504 €
Hull renewal 3,083 €
AIS 748 €
Epirb 560 €
Dinghy 431 €
Total 29,608 €
Her current berth is not available to new owners.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since March 2021
Why are you selling her?
We have a bigger boat
Where have you sailed her?
I did mostly solo sailing with her. Basically we sail the boat from Barcelona to Palma de Mallorca. And then sail her in the Balearic (Mallorca, Ibiza, Formentera, Menorca). The boat has been sailed mostly every weekend, in winter and in summer and in all kind of conditions.
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