26' Victoria Yachts UK Frances 26

Price reduced from $34,000 to $29,000. Planning a haul out, soda blast, new seacocks, barrier coat and antifoul in Q3 of 2026. Heres an opportunity to buy the boat at a discount beforehand. If not sold before then, Ill probably remove the listing and keep sailing her. I am actively looking to swap for a folding trimaran.

For sale is Mystique, a 1982 Victoria Yachts Frances 26, designed by renowned naval architect Chuck Paine. The Frances 26 is a sought-after classic pocket cruiser known for her beautiful lines, quality construction, offshore capability, and excellent sailing performance.

Mystique is a rare chance to buy a sail-away Victoria Frances 26 with major 2025 upgrades already done including new standing rigging, AIS, a rebuilt Blue Sea Systems electrical panel, self-tailing Lewmar winches, a custom stack pack, cockpit cushions, a new toilet, and a new freshwater bladder. Actively sailed weekly in Biscayne Bay and ready to go.

This is the desirable Victoria-built version, featuring a solid fiberglass hull, encapsulated full keel, keel-stepped mast, transom-hung rudder, bronze portlights, simple systems, 310 draft, and beam under 86 (for legal towing.)

New standing rigging by professional rigger, 2025
* New Em-Trak B954 AIS transceiver with WiFi, 2025
* Rebuilt Blue Sea Systems electrical panel, 2025
* New AGM house/start battery, 2025
* New custom mainsail stack pack, 2025
* New self-tailing Lewmar jib winches, 2025
* New cockpit cushions, 2025
* New tiller with autopilot bracket, 2025
* New Jabsco manual toilet, 2025
* New 20-gallon freshwater bladder, 2025
* Five-sail inventory, including asymmetrical spinnaker in sock

Engine

Powered by a Yanmar 1GM diesel. Simple, reliable, starts immediately, and runs cleanly with no smoke. Annual oil/filter changes and cooling system flushes. Prior owner replaced the water pump, motorhead/gaskets, prop shaft, and cutlass bearing.

Sail Inventory

* Club-foot jib, fair condition
* Mainsail, partial battens, fair condition
* 110% high-cut jib, like new in 2025
* 140% genoa, good condition
* Asymmetrical spinnaker in sock, like new in 2025

Condition / Showing

Decks are excellent. Topsides are good and could be improved cosmetically with paint or wax. Bottom paint and anodes were last done in February 2025. Bottom is cleaned monthly.

Located on an accessible mooring in Miami, FL. Serious inquiries welcome. I do not have a current survey; buyers are welcome to bring a surveyor. If haul-out is requested, a non-refundable deposit will be required due to local logistics. Underwater video can be provided.