New Horizons 26
Description
The New Horizons 26 is a 25‑foot trailerable pocket cruiser designed by John C. Newton and built by New Horizon Boat Company in the United States from the mid‑1960s through the early 1970s. Around 250–300 boats were produced, making it a moderately successful small‑cruiser of its era. Known for its distinctive raised‑deck profile, generous interior space, and strong hand‑laid fiberglass hull, the New Horizon 25 was designed as a comfortable weekender capable of coastal cruising. Features include a roomy cabin with sitting headroom, a simple and manageable masthead sloop rig, a long shallow keel with centerboard (in most versions), and family‑friendly handling qualities. Its combination of vintage character, interior volume, and trailerability keeps it popular among budget‑minded cruisers today.
Construction Details
| Designer | John C. Newton |
|---|---|
| Builder | New Horizon Boat Company |
| Length | 25.420 ft |
| LOA | 25.420 ft |
| LWL | 21.250 ft |
| Beam | 7.750 ft |
| Displacement | 6030 lb |
| Ballast | 1800 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.420 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1965 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 32 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.17 ft |
| p | 28.25 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 ft | 9.17 ft | 28.25 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
New Horizons 26 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.29 ft - (9232 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.49 ft - (9293 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 176.32 ft² |
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New Horizons 26 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.63 ft - (8117 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.94 ft - (3639 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.52 ft - (7169 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.55 ft - (3216 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 140.37 ft² |
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New Horizons 26 - GENOA
| Luff | * 31.62 ft - (9638 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.64 ft - (4462 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.96 ft - (9132 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.76 ft - (4194 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 217.51 ft² |
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New Horizons 26 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 31.62 ft - (9638 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 16.51 ft - (5032 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.51 ft - (5032 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 443.74 ft² |
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