Yacht Constructors Inc./Cascade Yachts Cascade 27
Sailboat
27′
Since 1978
Overview
- Builder
- Yacht Constructors Inc./Cascade Yachts
- Model
- Cascade 27
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1978 on
- Designer
- Robert A. Smith
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- FG/wood superstructure
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 27′ (8.23 m)
- Waterline length
- 21′ 6″ (6.55 m)
- Beam
- 8′ 10″ (2.68 m)
- Displacement
- 6,400 lb (2,903 kg)
- Ballast
- 2,275 lb (1,032 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 360 sq ft (33.5 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 34′ 6″ (10.52 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 11′ 2″ (3.41 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 28′ 9″ (8.76 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 10′ 9″ (3.28 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 16.7
- Displacement / length
- 287
- Ballast ratio
- 36%
- Capsize screening
- 1.90
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
- Ballast Type
- Iron
- Construction
- FG/wood superstructure
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.