Under sail

Quick, stable and responsive, the revolutionary Tattoo 26 is the fastest and best handling of any of the trailerable cruising sailboats.

If you are buying a sailboat for the first time, performance and racing may seem of little interest to you. However, a boat that performs well is generally safer and easier to sail. It will certainly yield greater long-term enjoyment.

The Tattoo 26 balances beautifully. A light touch on the wheel is all that is necessary to track a perfect course. The big twin rudders give excellent control.

The boat is light and therefore requires less sail area to sail fast, so sail handling is easy.

The long, deep daggerboard keeps the boat from side-slipping when sailing into the wind. The board is controlled by a line leading to the cockpit. The daggerboard and rudders may be raised completely. This allows the boat to be beached without risk of damage.