More Boat for Less Money
The Colgate 26 represents the best value on the market today. The following cost comparison chart shows that Colgate 26 owners get more amenities for less money than any other boats in this category, bar none.
Comparison of Boats in Colgate 26 CategoryItems included in the list price |
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| Name of Boat | Colgate 26 | Sonar | J80 | J22 | Alerion 20 | Melges 24 |
| List Price | $43,500 | $31,500 | $55,000 | $38,000 | $25,600 | $42,750 |
| LOA | 25' 8'' | 23' 0'' | 26' 4'' | 22' 6'' | 20' 0'' | 24' 0'' |
| Sails Mainsail, Headsail & Spinnaker |
Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Rigid Rail Full length of cockpit |
Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Lifelines | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Navigation Lights | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| VHF Radio | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Anchor Well | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Solar Panel | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Outboard Bracket | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Porta-Potty | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Compass | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Masthead Fly | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Solar Cabin Vent | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Pricing and included amenities are subject to change.
Researched by Affinity Marketing, Nov. 2006.
Here’s what our owners have to say:
"I cannot tell you all how many boats I looked at prior to my decision. There is truly nothing in the marketplace today which compares to the C26. I found what I was looking for in this boat. And I get the added bonus of a stable good looking vessel at a price that screams VALUE" Bob Jensen, Nokomis, Florida, #190
"Bottom line is it’s a very versatile, “turnkey” fun boat. You’ll have a blast from day 1." John Drover, Haverhill, MA , #126
"Why we got the Colgate 26 – safe, stable, fast, fun learning platform. Prior to the Colgate I’ve sailed and raced Sunfish, Hobies, a Flying Scot, and a Beneteau 21.0. I love this boat!!!" David Stittsworth, Lincoln, IL, #178
"I really do love my boat. It has very little weather helm and is great in the big seas that you can get on Lake Michigan. I feel very safe knowing that it has positive flotation and will not sink. We predominantly daysail, and the cockpit is great. You can really spread out. The solid railings around the cockpit are also a very nice feature that you just don’t see on many other boats." Rob Hall, Shorewood, WI, #105