The Cape Dory 270is aFull-KeelCenterboarder that offers yachtsmen a shoal draft boat without sacrificing the safety, stability, or ease of handling of a Full-Keel design. With board up the draft is three feet and with board down, the CD270 draws seven feet, making the boat exceptionally close-winded.The centerboard gives the helmsman new wetted surface and helm balancing options.With 9'5 beam and standing headroom, the CD270 has one of the largest interiors of any 27-footer afloat. It sleeps four comfortably, has a fixed table with two leafs and a galley. An enclosed head with shower stall and a private vanity area separate the main salon from the V-Berth.Cape Dory 270 Freeride underwent a huge refit, taking almost 3 years. This refit included a new motor, new sails, new running rigging, brightwork, tankless water heater, and much more. She was re-launched in November 2022.