TECHNICAL SHEET SALPA SALPA 26 SOLEIL

Technical sheet SALPA 26 SOLEIL 15

SALPA 26 SOLEIL - 2023

SALPA

TECHNICAL SHEET

Main datas

  • Builder : SALPA
  • Life Raft : No
  • Year : 2023
  • Beam : 3,00 m
  • Subtype : Open, Fast
  • Hull : Monohull
  • Material : Hypalon-neoprene
  • Length : 8,00 m
  • Draft minimum : 0,50 m
  • Architect : Luqa, Malta

Engines

  • Brand : MERCURY
  • Power Unit. (CV) : 300
  • Montage : HB (OB)
  • Engine(s) : 1
  • Model : F300 V8
  • Fuel : Gas/petrol
  • Drive : Outboarder
  • Fuel capacity : 300

Facilities

  • Double Cabin : 0
  • Sailor Cabin : 0
  • Head : 0
  • WC : No
  • Berth : 0
  • Helm : No
  • Flybridge : No

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Main Features

  • SALPA 26 SOLEIL? A versatile and high-performance sailboat designed for sailors seeking reliability, comfort, and sailing pleasure. An iconic model from the Salpa range, the 26 Soleil combines Mediterranean design with modern technologies, ideal for cruising, racing, or family outings.

    ? Dimensions and General Features

    • Overall Length (LOA): 7.95 m
    • Beam: 2.65 m
    • Draft: 1.40 m (standard keel) / 0.90 m (optional shoal draft keel)
    • Light Displacement: ~1,850 kg
    • Loaded Displacement: ~2,500 kg
    • Capacity (max people): 6 to 8

    ? Sails and Performance

    • Sail Area (main + genoa): ~35 m² (depending on configuration)
    • Upwind Sail Area: 27.7 m²
    • Downwind Sail Area: 62 m² (with optional spinnaker)
    • Mast Material: Anodized aluminum (stayed or self-supporting system)
    • Mast Height: 9.50 m (standard mast)
    • Roller Furling Genua (optional): Compatible with genoa sizes 85% to 110%
    • Max Speed (theoretical): ~8 knots
    • Keel Wing Option: Improves stability and reduces draft

    ? Hull and Deck

    • Hull Material: Fiberglass polyester (smooth gelcoat, standard colour "off-white shell")
    • Deck: Reinforced polyester with sandwich structure (balsa core)
    • Watertightness: Watertight bulkheads (bow/ stern + watertight sail-drive)
    • Lockers: Total volume ~1.2 m³ (distributed: bow, midship, stern)
    • Water Tank: 120 L (optional 200 L)
    • Fuel Tank: 20 L
    • Anchor and Anchorage: Danforth-type anchor + 5 kg + 20 m chain

    ? Standard and Optional Equipment

    Standard Equipment:

    • Wheel steering with compass and autopilot (optional)
    • Bow and stern pulpit with handrails
    • Composite rudder
    • Winches (2 x self-tailing 25)
    • Stainless steel fittings (blocks, cleats, etc.)
    • Fixed keel ballast (lead)
    • Berths: 1 forward cabin (2 beds) + 1 aft cabin (2 bunks) + convertible berth (2 beds)
    • LED interior/exterior lighting
    • Removable chart table
    • Plumbing: sink + marine toilet (electric or manual)
    • 2-burner gas cooker (optional combo with oven)
    • 12V 70 Ah battery

    Popular Options:

    • Roller furling genoa system (Selden or Profurl)
    • Spinnaker + pole
    • 100W solar panels + regulator
    • Keel wing (flatter boat with reduced draft)
    • Autopilot (Raymarine or Simrad)
    • Fixed teak chart table
    • Echo sounder/depth sounder
    • Synthetic teak cockpit sole
    • Custom hull colour

    ?? Motorization

    • Engine Type: Inboard diesel
    • Recommended Brand: Yanmar 1GM10 or 2GM20 (10-20 HP)
    • Sail-drive: Z-Drive or saildrive (watertight system)
    • Fuel Tank: 20 L (range ~8 hours at 2,500 rpm)
    • Propeller: Fixed (2 or 3-blade stainless steel)
    • Steering: Hydraulic (optional) or mechanical

    ? Comfort and Habitability

    • Mast Winch: Yes (for easier sail hoisting)
    • Air Conditioning: Not standard (optional via portable unit)
    • Heating: Optional gas or Webasto heater
    • Electricity: 12V installation with 12/220V inverter (150W)
    • USB/12V Sockets: 2 sockets in cabins and 1 in cockpit
    • Deck Lights: White LEDs (optional coloured lights)
    • Total Berths: 6 people in standard version
    • Headroom: Avg. 1.85 m (1.70 m in cabins)

    ? Navigation and Safety

    • Stability: Category A (up to 20 nm from shelter)
    • Safety Equipment:
      • Fixed VHF (with DSC)
      • EPIRB distress beacon
      • Life raft (optional, 4-person)
      • Life jackets (6 people)
      • Fire extinguisher (1 kg)
    • Navigation Lights: 3-colour LED lights (CE standard)
    • Anchor Light: White LED
    • Anchors: Main anchor (15 kg) + spare (5 kg)
    • Mooring Lines: 30 m nylon rope dia. 8 mm + bitter end

    ? Model History and Values

    The Salpa 26 Soleil is a model produced between 1985 and 2005 by the Italian yard Salpa Yachts, known for its robust and accessible Mediterranean sailboats. This boat was designed as an all-rounder, capable of sailing in both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, with models still in excellent condition today.

    The strengths of this model include:

    • Ease of maintenance (robust fiberglass hull)
    • Versatility (coastal cruising, family racing, extended voyages)
    • Affordable compared to contemporary models
    • Active community (spare parts and technical advice available)

    Recent versions (2000s) benefit from improvements such as self-supporting masts or more modern interiors.

    ? Key Points to Check When Buying Used

    • Osmosis and Blistering: Inspect hull condition, especially below the waterline.
    • Interior: Dampness, mould, condition of bulkheads and deck.
    • Engine: Operating hours, leaks, condition of exhaust and saildrive.
    • Sails: Stitching wear, condition of genoa and mainsail (possible re-stitching).
    • Electrics: Battery condition, cables, and fuses.
    • Keel and Rudder: Keel play, condition of rudder and steering.
    • Lockers: Leaks in storage compartments or tanks.
    • Hatches and Portholes: Watertightness and condition of seals.

    ? Why Choose a Salpa 26 Soleil?

    The Soleil 26 appeals for its value-for-money ratio, easy handling, and surprising interior space for its size. It is ideal for:

    • Families seeking a safe and spacious boat for weekend trips.
    • Amateur racers wishing to participate in local regattas.
    • Sailors looking for a low-maintenance boat.
    • Those seeking a modular boat (e.g., convertible day boat with removable beds).

    With a typical used market price between ,000 and ,000 depending on year, condition, and options, the Salpa 26 Soleil remains an excellent investment for discovering sailing without breaking the bank.

    ?? Our Review: A must-have in the second-hand market! Robust, simple, and economical, this boat combines the charm of 80s-90s sailboats with versatility that makes it timeless. Ideal for sailors wanting to avoid more recent and costly maintenance models.

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Price guide, Quotation

To give an idea, in 2023, an SALPA 26 SOLEIL SALPA from 2023 was offered on the market at a price of €129,569.

Limitation of liability : XBOAT assumes no responsibility for the information provided in this technical data sheet, which has been sourced from the internet and has not been verified. This information is non-contractual and does not, in any way, bind XBOAT.

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