Kells 26

Designed by Paul A. Lindh and built by Kells Corp. starting in 1973, this 26-footer represents a solid entry into the world of coastal cruising and weekend sailing. With its masthead sloop rig and 276 square feet of sail area, the Kells 26 offers respectable performance for day sailing and short-term cruising adventures. The boat's construction features a fiberglass hull with a balsa-cored deck, providing good strength-to-weight characteristics while keeping displacement at a manageable 6,000 pounds. The fin keel design with transom-hung rudder delivers responsive handling, while the 2,200-pound ballast ratio ensures adequate stability for coastal waters. At 22.25 feet on the waterline with an 8.67-foot beam, the design strikes a practical balance between interior space and sailing performance. With a comfort ratio of 22.45 and capsize screening formula of 1.91, this boat is well-suited for protected waters and coastal cruising rather than offshore passages. The hull's theoretical maximum speed of 6.32 knots makes it ideal for relaxed sailing, while the moderate sail area to displacement ratio of 13.41 suggests predictable, manageable performance characteristics that appeal to both novice and experienced sailors seeking a straightforward cruising boat.

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