Danish designer Arne Borghegn created this compact cruiser in 1977 as a well-balanced boat suitable for both coastal sailing and weekend adventures. Built by Holstebro Plastværk in Denmark, the Junker 26 features a modern fin keel and spade rudder configuration that delivers responsive handling and good upwind performance. With a displacement of 6,614 pounds and nearly 2,800 pounds of ballast, this fiberglass sloop offers reassuring stability for its size. The fractional rig carries 290 square feet of sail area, providing a sail-to-displacement ratio of 13.21 that suggests lively performance without being overpowered. Her 21.65-foot waterline length generates a theoretical hull speed of 6.23 knots, making her reasonably quick for coastal passages. The boat's comfort ratio of 24.28 indicates a motion that favors performance over pure comfort, while the capsize screening value of 1.89 suggests good stability characteristics for near-coastal sailing. Her 8.86-foot beam provides adequate interior volume for weekend cruising, and the standard 10-horsepower auxiliary engine offers reliable power for maneuvering in tight quarters. This Danish design represents solid European small-boat engineering focused on seaworthiness and sailing ability.
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What is the Junker 26's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Junker 26 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 13.21. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Junker 26's comfort ratio?
The Junker 26 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 24.28. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Junker 26 safe for offshore sailing?
The Junker 26 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.89. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Junker 26?
The theoretical hull speed of the Junker 26 is 6.23 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Junker 26 weigh?
The Junker 26 has a displacement of 6,614.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 26.25 ft.
Who designed the Junker 26?
The Junker 26 was designed by Arne Borghegn, first built in 1977.