Cape Dory Yachts Dory 27

Sailboat 27′ 1″ Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Model
Dory 27
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977–1985
Designer
Carl Alberg
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
27′ 1″ (8.26 m)
Waterline length
20′ (6.10 m)
Beam
8′ 6″ (2.59 m)
Displacement
7,500 lb (3,402 kg)
Ballast
3,000 lb (1,361 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
368 sq ft (34.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
34′ (10.36 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ (3.35 m)
P (mainsail luff)
29′ 9″ (9.07 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 3″ (3.43 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.4

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

Displacement / length
419

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

Ballast ratio
40%

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

Capsize screening
1.74

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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