25.82' Cape Dory 26

1986 Cape Dory 26, #54 of 78 made between 1984-1986, for sale @ $13,500, with a 2001 Yamaha T9.9 outboard motor. She is a great pocket cruiser and easy to single-hand sail. It is the big sister to the Cape Dory iconic 25D, but unlike the 25D, which is fitted with an inboard diesel, the Cape Dory 26 was engineered with a dedicated outboard wella design choice intended to offer the reliability of modern outboard power while preserving the classic, full-keel lines and substantial displacement that define the brand. The vessel was an affordable, simplified alternative to the 25D, offering similar sea-keeping capabilities with a slightly updated interior and rig.
The Cape Dory 26 is a quintessential Carl Alberg design, characterized by a narrow beam, low freeboard, and a full keel with an attached rudder. With a Displacement/Length (D/L) ratio exceeding 330, it is firmly categorized as a heavy displacement cruiser. This weight provides a "sea-kindly" motion that is rare for a boat under 27 feet; it tracks exceptionally well and resists the "pounding" often associated with modern, flat-bottomed fin-keel designs. The ballast-to-displacement ratio of roughly 45% makes the boat quite stiff, allowing it to carry full sail longer than its lighter competitors as the breeze refreshes. With 2,400 pounds of ballast, her capsize ratio is at 1.84 (officially deemed safe for offshore sailing). Additional specs are LOA: 25.82; LWL: 19.25, beam: 8.0; draft: 3.58, and displacement: 5,418 lbs.
The interior of the Cape Dory 26 follows a traditional "four-berth" cruising layout that feels spacious because of her 8 beam. The cabin features a V-berth forward, followed by a midships head and a main salon with two opposing settees that double as berths. This boat has a balanced distribution of space, including a functional galley located near the companionway for better ventilation.
We have added new Lemar 30 winches, a transom, a beautiful Ritchi compass, a 100W solar panel, a 1000W power inverter, a Renogy battery monitor, and a Blue Sea electric circuit control panel