Custom build

The GP26 class yachts are a custom series built package. The current series of GP 26 Class racing yacht are built to the design and engineering specifications of Fred Barrett Yacht design. A considerable amount of detail and computer aided technology has been utilized in the design process to ensure that the GP26 is a modern, well built, fast, exciting and most importantly fun to sail. 

No expense is spared during construction and boats are manufactured from the most premium materials available to ensure the highest quality product. All Structures are vacuum laminated from SP systems Ampreg 22 epoxy resin system with high grade Corecell foam and unidirectional E glass reinforcements as allowed under class rules. The hulls are laminated over a CNC generated male mould and the deck from a CNC generated female mould. Frames and internal structures for the boats are precision CNC cut. To save weigh and produce the very best quality finish the hull and deck is filled and fared with an epoxy hi- build and undercoat system. The topsides, cockpit sides, cabin sides are finished in high gloss polyurethane, the deck, cabin top and cockpit sole are polyurethane anti- skid finish. The interior is a superb white hi- gloss polyurethane finish.