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HUGHES-COLUMBIA 27

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1978–1980

Dimensions

LOA
27 ft
LWL
21.25 ft
Beam
9.33 ft
Max Draft
4 ft
Displacement
7,300 lbs
Ballast
3,100 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.92 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
340
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
42.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
345 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Iron

Production

First Built
1978
Last Built
1980
Number Built
—

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
2QM
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
90 gal
Fuel
22 gal
Notes:

Thanks to Jack Gutter for making the connection to the COLUMBIA 8.3.

Not to be confused with a much earlier HUGHES 27 (1968?) designed by Howard Hughes.

Designer

Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
COLUMBIA 8.3 27.08 1976 Masthead Sloop