Our sleekest tiller-steer sailboat. Introduced in 1997, the Colgate 26 is built by Precision Boat Works of Palmetto, FL which has been building their own line of daysailers and pocket cruisers for more than 32 years - so they too know a thing or two about building small boats. In their role as trainers, Colgate 26s are used and abused seven days a week so it is important that they are built to keep maintenance to a minimum and repairs simple. Hulls are constructed of solid fiberglass, decks are built with Corecell foam to add rigidity and reduce weight. An internal fiberglass liner is glassed in place and provides much of the structural support and stiffening for the hull. The deck and hull are joined with an external flange, sealed with 3-M 5200, bolted every six inches and covered with solid rubber rub rail. The 1050-lb. lead keel is attached with eight 1/2-inch stainless steel bolts.

Starting at $110 for 2 hours

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