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CONTESSA 27

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

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
27.5 ft
LWL
23.5 ft
Beam
10 ft
Max Draft
5.42 ft
Displacement
5,750 lbs
Ballast
2,608 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.23 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
20.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ
198
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
45.4%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
413 sq ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1981
Last Built
Number Built
150

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo (opt.)
Engine Model
2001
Power
9 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
20 gal
Fuel
10 gal
Notes: In 1985 the molds and design of the CONTESSA 27 were purchased by MG Yachts and it was sold as the MGC27. \nThere was also a drop keel version: draft from 3.16' - 5.83'.

Builder

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Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
MG-C27 27.42 1985 Fractional Sloop