Nonsuch 26 "Encore" – Comfortable, Easy-to-Sail Cruiser with Recent Upgrades

The Nonsuch 26 remains one of the most popular pocket cruisers ever built, offering remarkable interior space, simple sail handling, and comfortable accommodations in a manageable 26-foot package. Built by the renowned Hinterhoeller Yachts, the Nonsuch 26 was designed to provide quality cruising for both entry-level boating families and experienced sailors looking to downsize without sacrificing comfort.

Encore is a well-cared-for example that has benefited from attentive ownership and important recent upgrades. A new Yanmar engine installed in 2018 provides reliable power, while a new mainsail added in 2024 ensures she is ready to deliver enjoyable sailing performance for years to come. Her spacious interior, practical layout, and easy-to-handle cat-rig make her an ideal choice for day sailing, weekend cruising, and exploring local waters with confidence and ease.

Whether you're entering the cruising lifestyle or seeking a comfortable and manageable yacht for your next chapter on the water, Encore is worthy of serious consideration.

Located in Sales Tax–Free North Kingstown, Rhode Island, she is available for viewing by appointment. Call today to schedule a showing.

Accommodations;

The Classic layout with 2 settees converting to berths in the forward cabin with a centerline drop leaf table. The L-shaped galley is amidships to port and the enclosed head across to starboard. Furthest aft are 2 berths port and starboard for sleeping 5 with storage shelves outboard.

The quality joinery provides handsome teak bulkheads and teak trimmed interior with white surfaces in the Herreshoff fashion. A teak and holly sole throughout.

There are five opening ports, one overhead hatch and a dorade box for ample ventilation.

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Galley and Head;

Hillerange 2 burner LPG stove

Stainless steel sink with cold hand pump water, and foot pump

Ice box with 12vdc refrigeration

Raritan manual pump head

Shower sump pump

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Electrical;

(2) Group 27 House batteries, 2024

(1) engine start battery, 2025

20 amp automatic battery charger

120vac circuit breaker

30 amp shore power connection with cord

12vdc circuit breaker panel

Led interior lighting

Navigation lights

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Electronics and Navigation;

Garmin MFD

Garmin GPS plotter

Raymarine autopilot, 2016

Raymarine MFD, 2016

B&G VHF radio with AIS, GPS, DSC, 2022

Ritchie 5 inch binnacle compass

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Hull and Deck;

Bow pulpit with double bow roller

CQR anchor, chain and rode

Teal canvas covers for the varnished hand rails and dorade boxes

12vdc Automatic/manual bilge pump

Manual bilge pump

Side stanchions with single lifeline

Cockpit dodger and frame

Edson pedestal steering

Teak cockpit table

Teak cup holder

Teak cockpit grate

Cockpit cushions

Lifesling 2

Stern pushpit

Swim boarding ladder

Bottom stripped and barrier coat, 2024

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Sails and Rigging;

Unstayed aluminum mast stepped on keel

Aluminum wishbone boom

Running rigging, 2024

Doyle TRT mainsail with 2 reef points, 2024

Harken SZ 40, 12vdc, 2 speed self tailing halyard winch port cabin top with pushbuttons on the bulkhead, 2018

Bariant 2 speed self tailing winch, starboard cabin top

Ronstan 6307 self tailing main sheet winch, 2024

Tides Marine sail track

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Mechanical;

Yanmar Engine gauge panel

Fresh water cooling system

Racor fuel filter

Raw water sea strainer

Bilge blower

Fuel gauge

Exhaust system, 2018