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Friendship 26

Stable Sailboat For a Relaxing Sailing Holiday.

  • Build year 1988, Sailingboat for sale
  • The Netherlands

1,000 EUR

Friendship 26 Sailingboat 1988, with Volvo Penta engine, The Netherlands
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Friendship 26 - Polyester sailing yacht from 1988 with Volvo Penta engine The Friendship 26 is a popular sailboat from the 1980s, designed by Jac. de Ridder and built by the renowned Meijer Balk shipyard. This specific model was built in 1988 and has since served as a recreational sailing yacht on inland waters and lakes. The boat has been owned by the current owner since 2000, who is the third owner. The Friendship 26 is known for its sailing characteristics and is suitable for both novice and experienced sailors. Dimensions and construction The Friendship 26 has a length of 8.10 meters, a beam of 2.70 meters, and a draft of 1.40 meters. The hull is made of polyester and has a round bilge hull shape. The air draft is 11 meters, making the boat suitable for a wide range of sailing areas, including waters with bridges. The headroom in the cabin is 1.65 meters. The boat is equipped with a single rudder and is steered with a tiller from the cockpit. Interior and accommodation Inside, the Friendship 26 offers sleeping space for four people. The layout includes a dining area and a simple cooking stove. There is a manual toilet on board, with direct discharge into the open water. The water tank has a capacity of 50 liters. Heating is not available on board. The boat is designed for short vacations, weekend trips, and day sails. Sail equipment The Friendship 26 is equipped with an aluminum mast and has two sails: a genoa and a mainsail. The mainsail is the original sail from the construction period and shows signs of aging. The genoa features a Furlex 100S furling system, with a worn UV protection. The sail plan is suitable for single-handed sailing, and the boat is easy to handle, even with limited crew. Engine and technology The boat is powered by a Volvo Penta 2001 inboard diesel engine with a power of 10 hp. The engine was built in 1993 and has approximately 1500 running hours. The engine starts electrically and consumes about 0.5 liters of diesel per hour. The fuel tank has a capacity of 30 liters. The cruising speed is around 9 km/h, with a maximum speed of approximately 12 km/h. Electrically, the boat is equipped with a battery charger, alternator, inverter, voltmeter, and shore power connection. There are three batteries on board with a total capacity of 240 Ah. The electrical system operates on 12V and 220V. Navigation and safety For navigation, the boat is equipped with a depth sounder, compass, and log/speedometer. Safety features include a lifebuoy, self-draining cockpit, and a manual bilge pump. The boat has lifelines, fenders and lines, a swim ladder, and a sprayhood. A cockpit table and pulpit and pushpit seats enhance deck comfort. Maintenance and documentation The boat comes with documentation, including the Friendship and Volvo Penta engine manuals, as well as an engine maintenance log. The last antifouling treatment and out-of-water maintenance are scheduled for 2025. There are no signs of osmosis observed. Known areas of attention are the worn UV protection of the headsail and the aged mainsail. Use and sailing experience The current owner has mainly used the boat for leisure sailing, vacations, and weekend trips. The boat has only been sailed on inland waters and lakes. The Friendship 26 is known as a stable sailor with good sailing characteristics. The boat is suitable for single-handed sailing and is easy to operate, making it attractive for both novice and experienced sailors.

Specifications Equipment

Materiale / unit

Hull type

Fibreglass

Length

8.10

Beam

2.70

Depth

1.40

Motor & technic

Engine

Volvo Penta

Total power

10

Engine place

Inboard

Engine hours

1500

Fuel

Diesel