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NOR'SEA 27

Masthead Sloop • Long keel w/trans. hung rudder • Built 1976

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Dimensions

LOA
27 ft
LWL
23 ft
Beam
8 ft
Max Draft
3.5 ft
Displacement
8,100 lbs
Ballast
3,100 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.59 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
297
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
38.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
376 sq ft
I
29.5 ft
J
12.5 ft
P
30.8 ft
E
11.8 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1976
Last Built
Number Built
450

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Faryman
Power
9 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
50 gal
Fuel
27 gal
Mast Height
34.5 ft
Headroom
6 ft
Notes: Available with tall rig (34.5'; 376 sq.ft.) and short (30.5'; 335 sf). Standard (2500 lbs.) and heavy (3000 lbs.) ballast packages were available in the early boats. After 1980, all boats were made with 3100 lbs.' ballast.

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