Avanti 26
“a sensible boat”
Concept Genesis
The Avanti 26 concept was originally developed in response to the personal requirements of the designer, Erhardt Joubert. This need was for a boat that was affordable, very fast, sea kindly and versatile.
As the result of his own requirements, he realised that a new boat was needed for South Africa to serve a very wide range of demands including sail training, “Weekend sailing on the Vaal”, and match racing at a cost that will allow the fleet to grow naturally due to a good value proposition.
And so, the Avanti 26 was born…
The Design Features
- CE Category B certification.
- Sufficient stability which allows the yacht to deal with bad weather and bring you home safely.
- Decent light wind and good upwind performance to allow her to be sailed to her handicap.
- Excellent surfing capability downwind.
- Suitable for Short-handed sailing.
- Stability enhancement with 150L of Water Ballast for Short-handed sailing.
- A unique lifting keel which is secure when underway and would allow access to shallow anchorages.
- Sleeping accommodation for a crew of 4.
- Seated accommodation for all crew below deck.
- Small galley allowing the crew to prepare refreshments.
- Fixed toilet (no holding tank).
- Spacious cockpit.
- Price below R1.2 million incl Vat (including trailer).
- Gelcoat finish for long term value retention and faster production.
- Can be launched with an average 4×4 pick up truck.
- Easily transported by road for long distances to participate in interclub regattas.
Specifications
- Length: 8m (excluding Bowsprit)
- Beam: 2.65m (15 deg rotation on trailer to 2.5m)
- Draft: 1.9m
- Weight without crew: 1150kg
- Fixed Ballast: 500kg
- Water Ballast: 150 L
- Upwind Sail Area: 37m2
- Asymmetric Spinnaker: 70m2
- Twin rudders for improved performance