Invicta 26 question

[Fascadale]

First question from a newbie.

I may be about to buy a Mk2 Invicta 26. Does anyone know anything particularly good or bad about these boats. Any information would be welcome as there is no owners association.

I want the boat for short or single handed cruising on the West Coast (of Scotland)

Many Thanks

 

[Aja]

Invicta sailed from west of scotland to Azores (and back) about 20 years ago. Cant remember name though.


One your looking at - is it green hulled?
Donald

 

[Spuddy]

Another Folkboat variant but with smaller main and bigger foresail than original. Also more headroom. Friend of a friend had one in Boulogne; I went aboard and all looked tidy. Is it a Van der Stadt design anybody ? They look classy to me but limited volume below. Potentially well capable of what you want. Have a good look at sails and engine condition though.

 

[Lizzie_B]

There was an excellent boat report in either Yachting Monthly or PBO a couple of years back.
You could get copy from back numbers department. It was a good long article so worth getting.

I seem to remember it being full of praise for it's performance and seaworthiness.

 

[peterb]

It is a Van der Stadt design (the cabin top near the companion way gives it away). There used to be one on charter from Bradwell many years ago, and three of us took it over to Ostend. Brought it back in a force 7, which it handled very well.

 

[serendib50]

Invicta Mk II

My father sailed one called “Yankriss” on the East Coast for many years. Really excellent overall, many crossings of the North Sea and very many happy memories. As with all Folkboat variants very predictable and reasonably fast – better in rougher conditions due to short WL and long overhangs. Quite narrow even by modern standards, - we used the focsle door as a table ;-0 but quite a lot larger and more civilised than the original Folkboat. The design is Van der Stadt so has lots of lovely curves, but rather impractical forehatch.

The Mark II had a revised rig – shorter boom and I think higher mast, also the deck edge join was reversed to provide around 3” extra headroom, and does not have the scupper and the rubber cap rail

Manoeuvring in reverse can be a challenge

They were moulded in Kent (hence the Invicta name and logo) by Tylers except some of the very last (maybe six or so) Tylers had a good reputation and other than osmosis the hull should be tough

Encapsulated keel with I believe, steel punchings as ballast , so make sure that is in good order. There was a water tank in the keel area bit doubt if they will be useable without a new liner etc

If the general condition is OK I would have no hesitation, would be ideal on the West Coast

 

[homa]

My first yacht

My first yacht
Very similar to the CO 26 but with more sheer and prettier IMHO
Bullet proof - will look after you in all weather
Surprisingly for a long keeler manoeuvers well under power astern - i.e. no problem in a marina.
compared to more modern boats there's less room below. Fine for 2 people. No standing headroom for a 6 footer like me but could stand in the companionway.

I have very fond memories (did my courting on her!) My wife who is a "reluctant" sailer even says nice things about her.
I modified the 2 main saloon berths to a mega double athwartships and had many comfortable nights sleep on her.

As mentioned before - the hulls were by Tylers so well made.
Get a survey done - no real problems to look for that I can think of.