The De Kloet Midget 26 is a distinctive and capable pocket cruiser, well regarded for offering an impressive amount of accommodation and practicality within a compact and easily managed package. With her long keel, substantial displacement and sturdy GRP construction, she is a reassuring and seaworthy yacht suited to coastal cruising and exploring shallow waters. "Cygnus" has been in her current ownership since 2017 and is presented in particularly clean and tidy condition throughout. She has benefited from ongoing maintenance and thoughtful upgrades, including a 2019 Beta 26hp diesel engine, recent electronics and investment in canvas work. A charming and quirky cruising yacht with real character, offering comfortable accommodation for up to four people and economical cruising credentials.

Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office – 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

Four berths across two cabins, the interior is finished in traditional timber joinery creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A generous saloon forward of midships features comfortable U-shaped seating around a central dining table. Opening deck hatch above, and fixed deck level portlights provide adequate natural lighting. The raised coachroof gives the interior an unusually spacious feel for a 26-footer with decent headroom. The L-shaped galley to starboard is equipped with a two-burner gas cooker with grill, together with a sink supplied by a pressurised fresh water system. Fresh water capacity is approximately 50 litres. Opposite to port is a heads compartment fitted with a manual Jabsco marine toilet (2026), basin and holding tank. Accessed via the heads is the port aft cabin providing a double berth, on the starboard side is a similar double berth cabin accessed aft of the galley.

Mechanical Systems

Located beneath the companionway, is a 2019 Beta Marine 26hp four-cylinder diesel engine. Fresh-water cooled via heat exchanger, shaft drive to fixed three-bladed propeller. Single aluminium fuel tank. The engine has been professionally serviced annually by Peter Buchan of Levington and the fuel tank was cleaned in 2026.

Electrical Systems

• 12v Domestic Battery (approx. 2023)
• 12v Engine Start Battery (approx. 2023)
• Alternator Charging
• Solar Panels

Sails and Spars

Masthead rigged Bermudan sloop with alloy mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging. Terylene running rigging. Roller furling headsail and slab reefing mainsail. 2x Meissner 21 sheet winches, 1x Lewmar 8 halyard winch. Mast lowering system fitted, making inland waterways and low bridges more accessible.

• Mainsail // Good Condition // Valeted 2024/25
• Furling genoa // 2007 // Good Condition // Valeted 2024/25

Deck Equipment

• 2x CQR Anchors
• Cockpit Enclosure
• Sprayhood
• Dodgers
• Winter Cover
• Mainsail Cover
• Stackpack
• Various warps & fenders
• Boarding Ladder

Navigation Equipment

• Raymarine Element Chartplotter (2026)
• NASA Target 2 Depth
• NASA Target 2 Compass
• Clipper Wind

Safety Equipment

• Fire Extinguishers (Serviced 2026)
• Fire Blanket
• CO Detector
• Smoke Alarm
• Jackstays
• Deck Light
• Horseshoe Lifebuoy
• Horn
• Navigation Lights
• Flares
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Electric Bilge Pump

Construction

Built in 1985 by Jachtwerf Gebr. de Kloet to Martin H. Bekebrede design. White GRP hull with long keel. GRP Deck with painted non-slip finish. Keel hung rudder. Antifoul and anodes replaced 2025. The owner advises that the boat has never required osmosis treatment.

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).