Cole 26

Cole 26 Yacht - Well-Maintained Cruiser | Yanmar Diesel | Ready to Sail

1987 Cole 26 - Classic Australian Cruiser

This well-presented Cole 26 is a proven and capable yacht that's ideal for weekend cruising, club racing or learning to sail. With a reliable Yanmar diesel, quality sailing inventory and modern Garmin electronics, it's ready to get out on the water.

Specifications

* 1987 Cole 26
* LOA: 7.92 m
* Beam: 2.8 m
* Draft: 1.8 m
* Displacement: 2.5 tonnes
* GRP hull and deck
* Lead fin keel
* Aluminium mast and boom
* Tiller steering
* Registration current (March renewal)

Engine

* Reliable Yanmar 1GM10 diesel (9 HP)
* Shaft drive with 3-blade bronze propeller
* Fuel tank: 39 L
* Engine gauges including rev counter, temperature, oil pressure and alternator warning

Electronics

* Garmin Echomap Plus 65CV
* GPS chartplotter
* Depth sounder
* GPS speed
* Position (Lat/Long)
* Plastimo Contest 130 compass
* VHF radio
* 27 MHz radio
* AM/FM/USB stereo

Sail Inventory

* Part-battened mainsail
* Two reefing points
* No. 1 Genoa
* Furling No. 2 headsail
* Storm jib (unused)
* Spinnaker
* Boom bag with lazy jacks
* Traveller mainsheet system
* Barlow 2-speed sheet winches

Accommodation

* Sleeps 4-5
* Manual marine toilet
* Galley with sink and foot pump
* Two-burner metho stove
* Food chest
* Fresh water tank (20 L)

Safety Equipment

* EPIRB
* Horseshoe lifebuoy
* Life jackets
* Navigation and anchor lights
* Fire extinguisher
* Manual bilge pump
* First aid kit
* V-sheet
* Horn
* Two anchors with chain and warp

Comfortably sleeping up to four adults (or five at a pinch), it's perfect for overnight trips and coastal cruising, whether you're spending a weekend exploring the Port River, anchoring overnight at Second Valley, or enjoying longer adventures along the South Australian coastline. The interior is clean, practical and makes a great family cruiser or affordable first yacht.