The design was built by W. D. Schock Corp in the United States, from 1971 until 1974, with 83 boats completed over its four-year production run.[1][2][7][8][9]
The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1][2]
The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin and a drop-down dinette table that forms double berth on the port side. The galley is located on the starboard admidships. The galley is equipped with a two-burner stove, ice box and a sink. The head is located just aft of the bow cabin on the port side.[1][2]
For sailing the design cane be equipped with a number of jibs or genoas.[2]
The design has a hull speed of 6.15 kn (11.39 km/h).[2]
Variants
Santana 26
This fixed keel model was introduced in 1971. It displaces 5,060 lb (2,295 kg) and carries 2,400 lb (1,089 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 5.00 ft (1.52 m) with the standard keel.[1][2]
Santana 26 SK
This swing keel model was also introduced in 1971. It displaces 4,460 lb (2,023 kg), carries 1,800 lb (816 kg) of ballast and has a mast that is about 2.6 ft (0.79 m) shorter than the fixed keel model. The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) with the keel down and 2.75 ft (0.84 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water, or ground transportation on a trailer.[3][4]
