Arne Arksunds Amigo 27

Sailboat 25′ 4″ Since 1973

Overview

Builder
Arne Arksunds
Model
Amigo 27
Type
Sailboat
Built
1973 on
Designer
Carl Andersson
Hull
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
25′ 4″ (7.71 m)
Waterline length
19′ 8″ (6.00 m)
Beam
8′ 5″ (2.56 m)
Displacement
6,393 lb (2,900 kg)
Ballast
2,645 lb (1,200 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
287 sq ft (26.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
25′ 7″ (7.80 m)
J (foretriangle base)
9′ 10″ (3.00 m)
P (mainsail luff)
27′ 7″ (8.40 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 10″ (3.30 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
13.3

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

Displacement / length
373

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

Ballast ratio
41%

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

Capsize screening
1.81

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

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

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