The Cape Dory 26 was first introduced
in 1985.
These photos are my Hull #2, the
boat is 22 years old.
Page designed and maintained by Dana
Arenius
L.O.D.25' 11" L.W.L.19' 3" BEAM 8' 0" DRAFT 3' 7"
DESIGNER CARL ALBERG
ENGINE OUTBOARD OR OPTIONAL DIESEL
The interior photos shown are the early interior layout of Hull #2. A later version had a folddown table on the forward bulkhead, ash wood battens above the shelves, fabric below shelves, and the stove was located over the starboard quarter berth. Photos may include equipment or features which were optional.
Photo Looking from Main Cabin into Forward V-Berth/Head Area
Features:
Teak and holly sole, storage cabinet with counter area, head area around
the corner with wet storage locker, V-Berth area ample for two (comfortable
for up to 5'11"), two large storage areas under V-berth (one would
be used for waste containment if optionally equipped), 20 gallon water
tank under forward section of V-berth.
Features: Stove drawer storage on the right (later versions had stove over starboard quarter berth area), galley sink, storage under sink area (outboard), ice cooler storage on the left with lift top counter and storage under both quarter berths. This early version had teak table which was removable and mounted onto post in mid sole area. Later versions had folddown table on forward bulkhead.
Photo looking back at port quarter berth area
Features: Comfortable quarter berths with storage under, this photo shows ash battens under shelves but early models were just painted fiberglass, later versions had ash battens above teak shelves and fabric under. Although fixed bronze ports were standard....opening ports were optional.
Photo looking forward into
V-berth/Head Area
Features: Custom salon table rack storage over the forward V-berth. Anchor rode storage was fitted with ventilated door. A second curtain was added (not shown) to separate the head area from the forward V-berth area. Walking headroom thru boat is approximately 5'11".