DIXIE 27
Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1976–1982
Dimensions
- LOA
- 27.13 ft
- LWL
- 20.01 ft
- Beam
- 9.25 ft
- Max Draft
- 5.09 ft
- Displacement
- 5,071 lbs
- Ballast
- 1,984 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 2.15 (use caution offshore)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 16.3
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 283
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 39.1%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 301 sq ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Rig Type
- Fractional Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Iron
Production
- First Built
- 1976
- Last Built
- 1982
- Number Built
- 300
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Volvo Penta
- Engine Model
- MD5
- Power
- 8 hp
- Engine Type
- Diesel
Notes:
Early models were masthead. Andersson modified the rig in 1978.
Many were sold in kit form.
Layout and other details vary.
Thanks to Dixie 27 owner Håkan Jonsson for updates and drawing.