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BRISTOL 27

Masthead Sloop • Long Keel • Built 1966–1978

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Dimensions

LOA
27.16 ft
LWL
19.75 ft
Beam
8 ft
Max Draft
4 ft
Displacement
6,600 lbs
Ballast
2,575 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.71 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
382
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
39.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
313 sq ft
I
30.5 ft
J
10.3 ft
P
25.5 ft
E
12.2 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG (solid laminate)
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1966
Last Built
1978
Number Built
337

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 4
Power
30 hp
Engine Type
Gas
Water
20 gal
Fuel
22 gal
Notes: Also available with a taller rig. Besides the two layouts shown here, a WEEKENDER model was also available with a shorter coach roof and longer cockpit.\nDimensions from builders original brochure.

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Builder

Class Association

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
BRISTOL 27 (WEEKENDER) 27.16 1966 Masthead Sloop