Bristol Yachts Inc. 27-2
Sailboat
27′
Since 1987
Overview
- Builder
- Bristol Yachts Inc.
- Model
- 27-2
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1987 on
- Designer
- Dieter Empacher
- Hull
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Hull material
- FG w/balsa cored deck
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 27′ (8.23 m)
- Waterline length
- 22′ 1″ (6.74 m)
- Beam
- 9′ 5″ (2.87 m)
- Displacement
- 8,300 lb (3,765 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 399 sq ft (37.1 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 38′ (11.58 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 11′ 9″ (3.58 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 32′ 7″ (9.94 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 10′ (3.05 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 15.6
- Displacement / length
- 343
- Capsize screening
- 1.86
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.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- FG w/balsa cored deck
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.