Adagio 27

Sailboat 26′ 8″ Since 1968

Overview

Model
Adagio 27
Type
Sailboat
Built
1968–1982
Designer
Lars Olof Norlin
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
26′ 8″ (8.14 m)
Waterline length
24′ (7.32 m)
Beam
9′ 2″ (2.80 m)
Displacement
6,614 lb (3,000 kg)
Ballast
2,866 lb (1,300 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
325 sq ft (30.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
32′ 9″ (9.97 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 3″ (3.12 m)
P (mainsail luff)
27′ 5″ (8.35 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 8″ (3.24 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
14.7

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

Displacement / length
214

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

Ballast ratio
43%

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

Capsize screening
1.96

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.