Most examples built were powered by an outboard motor, but an inboard-mounted Japanese-built Yanmar Diesel engine was optional.

The mainsheet traveller is mounted to the bridge deck and jib sheet tracks are installed on the side toe rails.

The Tanzer 26 is supported by an active network of owners, and they have even come up with a new rudder design to improve the boats' handling characteristics.

Boats built in the 1980's (starting a little before hull # 300) have the newer window configuration and improved forward hatch.

People sailing in shallow waters will be happy to note that the Tanzer 26 has a draft of 3 feet, 10 inches, which isn't all that deep for a 26 footer with a fin keel.