Abbott Boats 27
Sailboat
27′ 4″
Since 1986
Overview
- Builder
- Abbott Boats
- Model
- 27
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1986 on
- Designer
- Bill Abbott Sr.
- Hull
- Fin w/transom hung rudder
- Hull material
- FG w/balsa core hull & deck
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 27′ 4″ (8.32 m)
- Waterline length
- 22′ 10″ (6.95 m)
- Beam
- 9′ (2.74 m)
- Displacement
- 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
- Ballast
- 2,700 lb (1,225 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 368 sq ft (34.2 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 34′ 3″ (10.44 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 11′ (3.35 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 29′ (8.84 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 11′ 6″ (3.51 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 17.9
- Displacement / length
- 226
- Ballast ratio
- 45%
- Capsize screening
- 1.98
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 w/balsa core hull & deck
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.