Aloha Yachts 271

Sailboat 26′ 10″ Since 1983

Overview

Builder
Aloha Yachts
Model
271
Type
Sailboat
Built
1983 on
Designer
Robert Perry
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
26′ 10″ (8.17 m)
Waterline length
22′ 6″ (6.86 m)
Beam
9′ 5″ (2.87 m)
Displacement
5,200 lb (2,359 kg)
Ballast
2,000 lb (907 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
358 sq ft (33.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
30′ (9.14 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
P (mainsail luff)
31′ 10″ (9.69 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 5″ (3.47 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.1

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
204

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
38%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.17

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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