Excalibur Marine 26’ Sailboat With An Oceanside Slip

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Excalibur

Often described as sailing like a smaller Cal 40, this is only one of the 25 original made by Excalibur Marine, before the mold was sold to Islander Yachts. This sailboat has a hull speed of 7.9 knots and a SA/D of 20 this is a surprisingly quick sailboat. The most noticeable feature of the design is the very large, encapsulated keel. By the mid-1960s, a bolt-on fin keel was becoming more and more common as builders began to look for better performance out of cruising sailboats. The large keel provided good upwind sailing stability and made for reduced weather helm in heavier winds. The draft is fairly deep for a 26 foot at 4’8” and it is not appropriate for shallow bodies of water. Displacing 3770 pounds, the Excalibur is relatively light for a 26 foot cruising sailboat. Ballast accounts for approximately 1600 pounds of the overall weight. The Excalibur is initially tender and settles into a heeled position with any winds greater than 5 mph but stiffens up considerably as the angle increases. It has a light, solid tiller feel and the rudder is very responsive at all speeds. Turns happen quickly whether tacking or gybing. This collectable is available in Oceanside Harbor and comes with a very prized slip that is transferable. Honda 8 Sink & Head with a holding tank Main in good shape and 3 jibs