Watkins Yachts Inc. Bandholm 27
Sailboat
27′
Since 1981
Overview
- Builder
- Watkins Yachts Inc.
- Model
- Bandholm 27
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1981
- Designer
- Walter Scott
- Hull
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 27′ (8.23 m)
- Waterline length
- 23′ 4″ (7.10 m)
- Beam
- 10′ (3.05 m)
- Displacement
- 7,500 lb (3,402 kg)
- Ballast
- 3,500 lb (1,588 kg)
Design ratios
- Displacement / length
- 265
- Ballast ratio
- 47%
- Capsize screening
- 2.04
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
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.