R26/R26 Surf
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2026 1:57 pm
Forgot to mention in the previous post about some of the other changes from the R6 to R26.
The interior of the R5 has a very rounded edge structure in the seating area. The R6 has a very aggressive, sharp, edge that I never cared for.
The R26 appears to split the difference.
The fiberglass interior deck structure looks much like the R6 with sharper edges and creases. Look at the base of the Co-Captains seat for example. Might be the same deck on the R26 as the ski lockers look very much like the R6.
The vinyl seating has a more rounded shape, kinda in between the R5 and R6. This is based on pictures and videos alone on my part, as I have not seen the R26 in person. The seat backs, edges, and bow armrests all appear closer to the Helm seat in design.
Big improvement, in my opinion.
It really looks as if the R26 is closer in overall design to the R5, than it is to the R6. This would definitely include the change back to the R5’s
21 degree dead rise.
I’m looking forward to seeing it in person.
The interior of the R5 has a very rounded edge structure in the seating area. The R6 has a very aggressive, sharp, edge that I never cared for.
The R26 appears to split the difference.
The fiberglass interior deck structure looks much like the R6 with sharper edges and creases. Look at the base of the Co-Captains seat for example. Might be the same deck on the R26 as the ski lockers look very much like the R6.
The vinyl seating has a more rounded shape, kinda in between the R5 and R6. This is based on pictures and videos alone on my part, as I have not seen the R26 in person. The seat backs, edges, and bow armrests all appear closer to the Helm seat in design.
Big improvement, in my opinion.
It really looks as if the R26 is closer in overall design to the R5, than it is to the R6. This would definitely include the change back to the R5’s
21 degree dead rise.
I’m looking forward to seeing it in person.