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With a length of 7.98 m HT and a displacement limited to 3.5 T, the STERK 26 complies with European towability limits with a suitable vehicle. This threshold corresponds to the maximum permissible laden mass (MMAC) of many braked double-axle trailers. In terms of width, the boat respects the 2.55 m authorized without a special convoy, facilitating cross-border travel.
This size nevertheless imposes structural constraints: engine integration, hull balancing, optimization of the deck layout. The manufacturer chose to develop the 26 on the two-step hull already used on its 31-foot models, to guarantee hydrodynamic performance despite the reduction in size.
Two-step hull: reduced drag and optimized fuel consumption
The choice of a two-step hull is designed to improve lift at planing speed while reducing the wetted surface area. This process, already mastered on the STERK 31 RC and WB models, is said to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30% compared with a conventional hull.
This gain obviously depends on engine installation and sailing conditions. Versions with internal combustion outboard engines can be powered by Yamaha blocks, particularly in the 200 to 300 hp range. The use of a front and middle step helps maintain a stable trim even when loaded, a key criterion for a boat designed to accommodate a forward cabin.
Electrification in partnership with Vision Marine Technologies
From 2026, the STERK 26 will be available in a 100% electric version via a partnership with North American-based manufacturer Vision Marine Technologies. This version will initially be launched in North American markets, where demand for silent, emission-free units is strongest.
This choice implies some notable technical adaptations: installation of the battery pack below the waterline, recalibration of the loads on the stern and integration of a high-voltage outboard electric motor. No official figures have yet been released on battery capacity or range, but the shipyard claims quiet operation and the absence of pollutant emissions during navigation.
A fully equipped cabin, rare in this size category
Despite its length of less than 8 m, the 26 offers a forward cabin with a double berth, an enclosed toilet with marine WC and a shower. This layout is based on sufficient headroom in the centreline, and a width at the beam that is properly exploited.
The helm station also houses a wet bar-style galley with hotplate, sink and storage space, allowing autonomy for short coastal cruises. Two sundecks complete the exterior layout, forward and aft, with unobstructed access to the bathing platform.
The STERK shipyard: German manufacturing and strategic relocation
Founded in Nuremberg, STERK develops its models through in-house production. Following the conflict in Ukraine, the brand relocated all its production units to Germany, a move that enabled it to retain control of the assembly line and improve delivery times.
The manufacturer distinguishes itself by the use of vacuum-infusion composite materials and a sober finish, typical of German production. Each unit is assembled with particular attention paid to the ergonomics of workstations, the accessibility of technical equipment, and the quality of the electrical circuitry.
