Westerly Admiral 27

Sailboat 27′ 1″ Since 1984

Overview

Builder
Westerly
Model
Admiral 27
Type
Sailboat
Built
1984–1990
Designer
Ed Dubois
Hull
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
27′ 1″ (8.26 m)
Waterline length
23′ 7″ (7.19 m)
Beam
9′ 11″ (3.02 m)
Displacement
7,694 lb (3,490 kg)
Ballast
2,987 lb (1,355 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
261

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

Ballast ratio
39%

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

Capsize screening
2.01

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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