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Auction Boat Details

Frances 26

£6,000.00
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Frances 26

Final Bid
£6,000.00
  • Boat REF#  ·  266521
  • LOA  ·  7.92m
  • Year  ·  1978
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 15hp, Beta 15 (2019)
  • Lying  ·  Cornwall, Falmouth, UK
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Frances 26
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Extra Details

Designer Chuck Paine
Builder Victoria Marine
Lying Cornwall, Falmouth, UK

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 15hp
Engine make and model Beta 15 (2019)
Engine Hours engine1= 20 Hours
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Dimensions

LOA 7.92m
LWL 6.49m
Beam 2.45m
Draft Min 0.95m
Draft Max 0.95m
Displacement 3,084kg (6,801.2lbs)

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 1
Handbasin 1

The heads have been removed from the boat

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Manual water system

The heads have been removed from the boat

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook

1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)
Nestaway dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Log
VHF
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life jackets

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

The life raft was new in 2019

Read Specification

Broker's Comments

It is a testament to this design that originally Chuck Paine drew the Frances 26 double ender for his own use as a small ocean voyager, a task which they have shown themselves adept at.

This boat has been the subject of several recent updates including: a new engine, gearbox and shaft, new upholstery, replacement standing rigging, re-wiring, a new gennaker and a new cooker. Some additional attention to the internal carpentry would complete the transformation into a really nice little cruiser.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

4 years

Why are you selling her?

Have another Boat

Where have you sailed her?

In and around Falmouth Harbour

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