2003 Hank Hinckley Great Harbor 26

JOY is an impeccably kept Great Harbor 26 daysailer/pocket cruiser with her trailer and protective covering. Hydrolic retractable keel, 14hp diesel, carbon spar, holding tank. Cold molded and 2' draft with board up. White bulkheads, mahogany trimmed interior.

JOY is a pocket cruiser/daysailer that can easily relocate to winter or summer cruising grounds using her included trailer.

Built to standards that are not found anywhere else in boats of this size, JOY was designed and constructed with features that combine the traditional and modern.

Bill Cook developed the lines of the 26 to provide a lively performance. Her lovely cruiser exterior look disguises her fin keel and spade rudder with a sleek underbody. Since her fin keel lifts into the hull and the rudder is removable, JOY is easily trailerable.

• Constructed to save weight without sacrificing structural strength.
• Carbon fiber spar to keep the rig weight low and ease raising and lowering the rig.
• Western Red Cedar Hull Material

Vessel Details and Walkthrough

HULL and DECK

Hull construction: Cold molded. It contains three diagonal layers of 1/8" western red cedar with a final layer of 1/10" Honduran mahogany on the topsides. The hull is covered with an 8 oz boat cloth applied with clear epoxy resin. The final finish is clear Awlgrip urethane. The backbone is oak, and the stem is laminated mahogany. Sheer clamps are oak. JOY's interior is designed to minimize the need of frames and stringers. Much of her interior joinery is installed to provide stiffness.

Deck Construction:

The deck is two layers of 4MM marine plywood over laminated aircraft-grade Sitka spruce frames, covered with approximately 7/16" of teak decking. The cabin top is three layers of 3MM marine plywood over laminated aircraft-grade Sitka spruce frames. The top is then covered with Dynel, laid in epoxy, and painted. The cabin sides are approximately 3/8" Honduran mahogany over 3/8" marine plywood.

• Fin Keel - Hydrolically lifts into the hull
• Spade rudder
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ACCOMMODATIONS BELOW

The varnished mahogany trim beautifully accents the white bulkheads. Laminated overhead beams are also capped in mahogany, and much of the trim is hand-shaped to give it a distinctive appearance.

The cabin sole is teak with holly inlay and varnished with clear polyurethane. The passageway to the forward cabin is trimmed with laminated mahogany. All the interior trim is coated with gloss marine varnish.

Bronze opening ports and an opening hatch on the foredeck are used throughout to improve light and ventilation.

Vessel Walkthrough:

Down the companionway steps to the Interior below, one steps on the ice chest, which can also serve as a seat for working in the Galley. This portable chest is convenient in that you can take it home and load it up for the day or weekend.

To port and starboard are 7-foot Quarter berths with 4" cushions.

Forward to starboard, at the head of the starboard quarter berth, is the electrical panel, a storage locker containing the stereo, and access to the VHF back.

Forward to port, at the head of that berth, is the Galley, which has a stainless-steel sink with a hand pump and is recessed under a lovely mahogany ring. Forward is a dual-burner electric stove. Lots of storage is accessed beneath both the sink and the stove.

The storage lockers and drawers are at the forward end of the starboard quarter berth. The aft locker has a shore charger and stereo.

• Stereo speakers are built into the aft ends of the quarter berths.
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• VFH has a remote mic outlet in the cockpit to control the radio from the helm.

Forward Cabin has cedar hull laminate that shows through its epoxy coating. Shelves provide additional personal gear storage.

The marine Head is located to port under the aft end of the forward berth and has a cover and cushion (as does the starboard side), so the permanent "short berth" can be lengthened to a full-length berth to accommodate an additional two crew members.

ELECTRONICS

• VHF - ICOM
• STEREO - PIONEER
• Garmin Radar -boat speed and depth instruments
• Garmin Chart Plotter

SAILS and RIGGING

GMT tapered carbon-fiber spar and aluminum boom with white urethane paint.

• 7/8 Sloop rig
• Internal halyards
• Boom Vang and double reef set up
• Harken Battcar main track system
• Hinged stainless steel mast step
• Dutchman system - for easy reefing
• Self-tending jib

SAILS: Sail Area -303 sq/ft

• Mainsail (177-sq. ft.)
• Working Jib (126-sq. ft.)
• Mainsail cover (tan)

WINCHES:

• All Lewmar winches
• (2) Cabin top - halyards and controlling self-tending jib
• (2) Additional winches aft - for manually attended jib

ELECTRICAL

The electrical panel is covered with clear acrylic for protection.

12-VDC and 110-AC systems.

• 12VDC battery/system with distribution panel and gauges.
• 110V system with a shore power converter and outlets.
• Battery - Ships battery is a 75-amp hour sealed battery.

ENGINE/MECHANICAL

Nani N2-14, 14HP engine with new sail drive

• Engine hours estimate: Under 50-hrs (8/2024)
• 2-Blade Sailor propeller.
• 12-Gallon aluminum fuel tank.
• 20-Gallon water tank
• Wilcox manual head with holding tank and overboard bypass.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Anchor with 6' x 5/16" chain and 120' of line.
• Cockpit cushions
• Fenders and docking lines
• Life jackets
• Cockpit table (also for use below)

Trailer and trailering gear:



• Trailer: Dual-axle galvanized trailer. Straps and mast support brackets.
• Boat cover: Custom-made heavy-duty road cover for the hull and toe rails. This cover prevents dings and dirt from bothering the boat when on the road.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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