Archambault A 27
Sailboat
27′ 5″
Since 2014
Overview
- Builder
- Archambault
- Model
- A 27
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 2014 on
- Designer
- Joubert - Nivelt
- Hull
- Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
- Hull material
- FG (foam sandwich)
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 27′ 5″ (8.35 m)
- Waterline length
- 23′ 10″ (7.25 m)
- Beam
- 9′ 10″ (2.99 m)
- Displacement
- 4,750 lb (2,155 kg)
- Ballast
- 1,764 lb (800 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 422 sq ft (39.2 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 35′ (10.67 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 10′ 2″ (3.10 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 35′ 9″ (10.90 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 12′ 8″ (3.85 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 23.9
- Displacement / length
- 157
- Ballast ratio
- 37%
- Capsize screening
- 2.33
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- FG (foam sandwich)
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.