Bayliner Marine Corp. Buccaneer 272

Sailboat 27′ Since 1978

Overview

Builder
Bayliner Marine Corp.
Model
Buccaneer 272
Type
Sailboat
Built
1978 on
Designer
D. Peterson (unauthorized)
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
27′ (8.23 m)
Waterline length
24′ 6″ (7.47 m)
Beam
8′ (2.44 m)
Displacement
5,200 lb (2,359 kg)
Ballast
1,600 lb (726 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
326 sq ft (30.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
32′ 1″ (9.78 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ (3.35 m)
P (mainsail luff)
28′ (8.53 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 11″ (3.02 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.4

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

Displacement / length
158

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

Ballast ratio
31%

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

Capsize screening
1.85

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.

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