⛵ Sailboat DB

NICHOLSON 27

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1978–1981

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Dimensions

LOA
27.25 ft
LWL
23.33 ft
Beam
9.67 ft
Max Draft
4.75 ft
Displacement
6,445 lbs
Ballast
2,700 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.08 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
227
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
41.9%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
383 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1978
Last Built
1981
Number Built
20

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Type
Diesel
Fuel
10 gal
Notes: A twin (bilge) keel version was also available. Draft: 3.18'.\nLiterature/brochure has been promised.

Designer

Builder