SEAWARD - 26 RK - For Sale

The 26 RKbySEAWARDis a compactsail yachttailored for relaxed coastal cruising and weekend escapes. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov, it offers practical comfort for two in a durable, low-maintenance package.

Selecting a 26 RK

Choosing the 26 RKmakes sense if you value simplicity, efficient space, and a manageable size. At 26 ft (7.92 m) LOA with an 8 ft (2.56 m) beam, it fits small slips and keeps handling straightforward. The variabledraftfrom 4.101 ft (1.25 m) to 19.685 ft (6 m) broadens where you can cruise. Built bySEAWARDwith afiberglasshull and fiberglass deck, it’s easy to maintain. Shestakov Yacht Sales, with Andrey Shestakov advising, can help you align this boat with your plans among ourcruising sailboats.

Features of the Model

• LOA: 26 ft (7.92 m); beam: 8 ft (2.56 m)
• Variable draft: 4.101–19.685 ft (1.25–6 m)
• Propulsion: 1 inboard Yanmardieselengine
• Capacities: Fuel7 gal;Water20 gal
• Accommodations: Sleeps2;Head1
• Construction: fiberglasshull; fiberglass deck

Technical Specifications

• Builder: SEAWARD
• Model: 26 RK
• Type: sail yacht
• Class: cruising sailboat
• Hull: fiberglass; Deck: Fiberglass
• LOA: 26 ft (7.92 m)
• Beam: 8 ft (2.56 m)
• Draft (min/max): 4.101 ft (1.25 m) / 19.685 ft (6 m)
• Engines: 1 x Yanmar, Inboard,Diesel
• Fuel capacity: 7 gal
• Water capacity: 20 gal
• Sleeps: 2; Heads: 1

Pricing and Ordering

To request current pricing and availability for the 26 RK, contact Shestakov Yacht Sales. Broker Andrey Shestakov will guide you through selection, specification confirmation, and purchase arrangements, including viewing coordination and documentation.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the 26 RK? A: It is acompactsail yachtpositioned amongpracticalcruising sailboats, built bySEAWARD.

Q: What are the key dimensions of the 26 RK? A:LOAis 26 ft (7.92 m) andbeamis 8 ft (2.56 m), making it easy to berth and handle.

Q: What is the draft range? A: The draftvaries from 4.101 ft (1.25 m) to 19.685 ft (6 m), expanding your cruising options.

Q: What powers the boat? A: One Yanmarinboard dieselengine with afuelcapacity of 7 gal provides reliable propulsion.

Q: What accommodations and capacities are on board? A: It sleeps2 with 1head, carries20 galof water, and features afiberglasshull with a fiberglass deck.

Owner Experience Review

Owners tend to use the 26 RKfromSEAWARDas a trailerable pocket cruiser for shallow-water gunkholing, thanks to its retractable keel and roughly 15-inch minimum draft. It suits a couple or small family on coastal weekends, with berths for four and a compact but usable galley, and the rig is intended to be handled by one person. The road-legal beam (about 8'4") supports true tow-and-launch habits for those with the right gear.

On the water, expectations are best set for cruising practicality rather than sportboat excitement. Practical Sailor noted that the design emphasizes user comfort, while the sail plan may leave performance-minded sailors wanting; owner/test reports have the 26 RKmoving quickly through tacks and tracking to about 45 degrees true without fuss. With the keel down it feels stiff and relatively dry in a chop, though downwind course-keeping takes attention and overall pace is around hull speed (about 6.6 knots). Early boats were reportedly less stiff before the bulb redesign.

Cabin comfort is strong for the size: berths over six feet, roughly 70 inches of headroom, and cockpit/cabin seating arranged for four. The galley is modest (single-burner stove, icebox), with covers that add counter space, and owners appreciate that "everything can be removed from the cabin and the inside cleaned with a hose"—a byproduct of the molded-pan interior that is easy to wash down but can be moister and noisier than wood-built liners. Maintenance history matters: early production saw keel-bulb attachment failures, with many boats retrofitted to a bolt-on bulb that made the boat noticeably stiffer; some early rudders wouldn’t fully retract until a cassette redesign. Lifting-keel hardware warrants inspection due to occasional jamming worries and service-access complaints, even as the optional inboard Yanmar is considered easy to reach; owners also flag that keel/rudder upgrades or repairs can be a significant expense (around $10,000 has been quoted).

Pros and Cons

• Trailerable pocket cruiser with retractable keel and about 15-inch minimum draft for true shallow-water cruising.
• Comfortable for a couple or small family with berths over 6 feet, ~70 inches of headroom, and seating for four.
• Designed for singlehanded or short-handed sailing with quick tacks and predictable upwind tracking.
• Not a sportboat; moderate acceleration and hull-speed-limited performance may disappoint performance-minded sailors.
• Early-production issues with keel-bulb attachment and rudder retraction exist, though retrofits were developed.
• Downwind course-keeping needs attention, and owners cite occasional keel-jamming worries and service-access challenges.

Comparison with Other Models