1972 Lyman 26' (7.92 m) 26 Offshore
Southport, Maine, United States
HENCEFORTH
Henceforth is all ready to go for season 2025 with no additional work needed apart from launching and turning the key,
- Runabouts
- Power
- Used
- Gas/Petrol
- Wood Hull
Description
Henceforth is an impeccably kept, extremely well equipped, classic 1972 Lyman 26 Offshore with super low hours on a 2006, Crusader, 6-cylinder, 260 HP power plant. Professionally maintained and stored in a spotless boat barn during the off-season, Henceforth is all ready to go for season 2025 with no additional work needed apart from launching and turning the key,
Data Sheet
LOA: 26' (7.92 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1972
Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Hull Material: Wood
Full Details
Principle Dimensions and Information
Designer: Bernard Lyman
Builder: Lyman Boat Works
Year Built: 1972
LOA: 27’, 6” (with swim platform)
LWL: 26’, 0”
Beam: 9’, 1”
Draft: 1’, 5”
Displacement: 8,750 lbs.
Propulsion: 2006, Crusader 350 cubic inch, 270 HP gas engine
Engine Hours: 406.9 (April 2025)
Cruising Speed: 16-17 knots
Max Speed: 27 knots
Fuel Consumption: 7-8 Gallons at cruising speed.
Fuel Capacity: 55 Gallons
General Construction
Lapstrake / Clinker Construction
Silicone bronze fasteners
White Oak stem with stainless steel ½ oval guard
White Oak bow knee, keelson and keel
Steamed White Oak ribs / frames
Douglas Fir plywood planking ½”
Planking glued and silicon bronze clench nailed
Varnished solid Mahogany transom
White Oak rub rails with stainless steel ½ oval guards port, starboard and aft
White Oak sheer clamp, deck beams and floors
Marine plywood decks with an overlay of laid Teak
Varnished Mahogany and glass deck hatch
Marine plywood cockpit sole with Nautiflex overlay
Varnished Teak cockpit coamings and windshield frame
Varnished Mahogany cockpit joinery
Dark Blue topsides with White boot stripe and Green bottom
Deck Hardware
Stainless steel ½ oval guards port, starboard and aft
Stainless steel bow chocks port and starboard
Stainless steel samson post at bow
Port and starboard navigation lights on upper strake of topsides
Stainless steel air intake vents port and starboard side decks
Stainless steel mid-rail docking cleats port and starboard
Wichard stainless steel folding pad eyes port and starboard side decks for fender tie-offs (3 per side)
Stainless steel ½ oval chafe guards port and starboard side decks at cleats and folding pad eyes
Stainless steel air discharge vents port and starboard side aft deck
Stainless steel docking cleats port and starboard aft quarters
Fuel fill starboard aft deck
Stern light 12-volt plug at centerline of aft deck
Stainless steel ensign socket at centerline of aft deck
Teal swim platform furthest aft
Telescoping swim ladder under platform
Cockpit Arrangement and Features (aft to fore)
Fuel tank located under aft deck
Full width Mahogany stern eat with storage behind and under seat
12-Volt outlet and USB port by stern seat (starboard)
Varnished Mahogany double drink holders to port and starboard of stern seat
Varnished Mahogany, sound insulated engine box on center line.
Varnished Mahogany storage cabinets port and starboard aft of helm and passenger seats
Fire extinguishers mounted port and starboard by storage cabinets
12-Volt outlet and USB port just aft or port storage cabinet
Varnished Mahogany helm and passenger seats port and starboard
Storage under passenger seat
Varnished Mahogany double drink holders by helm and passenger seats
12-Volt outlet and USB port by passenger seat
Varnished Teak and Glass windshield with opening windows forward and fixed windows port and starboard
Windshield wiper for forward windows with control switch at helm
Varnished Mahogany companionway hatch and door
Interior Layout, Accommodations and Features
Sleeping accommodations for two (2) persons in a V-berth configuration with storage shelves under berth
Fixed marine head under berth on center line
Small hanging locker to port
Electrical circuit panel to starboard
Access to ground tackle forward
Canvas
Navy Blue canvas top with stainless steel support bows
Navy Blue Exterior cushions
Navy Blue interior cushions
Navy Blue cockpit cover
Propulsion and Fuel
2006, Crusader 350 cubic inch, 270 HP fresh water cooled gas engine
Velvet Drive model 10-17-004 transmission
Key ignition at helm
Separate lever controls for throttle and transmission
SW engine status gauges for tachometer, water temperature, oil pressure, voltage and amp meters
Stainless steel 1 ½” propellor shaft
Traditional Flax-packing style stuffing box
Bronze prop shaft strut with integral bearing
Aluminum fuel tank under aft deck
Fuel Capacity: 55 Gallons
Primary and in-line fuel filters
Engine Hours: 406.9 (April 2025)
Cruising Speed: 16-17 knots
Max Speed: 27 knots
Fuel Consumption: 7-8 Gallons at cruising speed.
Electronics and Navigational Equipment
Ritchie helm compass
Garmin GPSmap 7610xsv GPS chart plotter
Garmin multi display knot meter / depth sounder
Icom IC-M402 VHF radio
Fusion portable stereo
Electrical System and Equipment
12-Volt DC ship’s electrical system
Single battery bank for both engine start and lighting systems
Heavy duty 12 -Volt batteries (2ea)
Rotary type master battery switch
Newmar 12-Volt circuit panel
Push-pull control switches at helm
Battery charging by engine alternator
12-Volt outlets and USB ports by stern seat starboard, passenger seat to port and port forward cockpit.
Steering and Vessel Control Systems
-Spoke Destroyer type steering wheel with varnish Teak spokes and hub
Sea Star hydraulic steering system
Stainless steel rudder post
Bronze rudder blade
Bennett Trim Tabs
Ground Tackle
Danforth Anchor with 3-strand Nylon rode
Dewatering Equipment
Rule 800 GPH electric bilge pump
Safety and Required Equipment
PFD’s, Type IV, cushions, (4ea)
PFD, Type IV, life ring, (1ea)
PFD’s. Type II, (8ea)
Ships Bell
Fire Extinguisher’s, Kiddie Type ABC, (3ea)
Trash plaque
No Oil Discharge plaque
Port, starboard and stern navigational lighting
Engine room blower system
Additional Equipment
Dock lines (5 ea.)
Fenders (2ea)
Ship’s Ensign with varnished Teak staff
Burgee staff
Disclaimer
Brooklin Boat Yard offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact John Maxwell.
We look forward to working with you!

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John Maxwell
Broker
Center Harbor Road
Brooklin ME 04616 USA
Office: 1-207-359-2193
Email: brokerage@brooklinboatyard.com
John joined Brooklin Boat Yard in 2004. Using his expertise and experience in used boat brokerage sales he established a successful used boat brokerage operation. Also, in 2004 John started the development of a racing program for the Brooklin Boat Yard built 76’ Spirit of Tradition Goshawk resulting in podium finishes in the 2005 Marblehead to Halifax Race, the 2006 Newport to Bermuda Race and equally impressive performances in classic yacht regattas here in Maine and Southern New England.
John continues to race in local mixed fleet races and Classic Yacht Regattas mostly on boats built by Brooklin Boat Yard and notably as “the world’s oldest bowman” on the Brooklin Boat Yard built Eggemoggin 47 Lynnette from 2013 to 2021 and occasional guest appearances on sister-ship Lark.
Today, John continues to manage and expand the brokerage operation but can just as likely be seen out in the yard or on the water helping the rigging and yard crews in the busy Spring and Fall launching and hauling seasons.