⛵ Sailboat DB

J/27

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1984–1992

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Dimensions

LOA
27.5 ft
LWL
23 ft
Beam
8.5 ft
Max Draft
4.9 ft
Displacement
3,800 lbs
Ballast
1,530 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.18 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
23.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
139
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
40.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
364 sq ft
I
30 ft
J
10.5 ft
P
33 ft
E
12.5 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1984
Last Built
1992
Number Built
189

Designer

Builder

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