Masthead Sloop
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1977–1980
Dimensions
LOA
27.5 ft
LWL
22.5 ft
Beam
9 ft
Max Draft
4.33 ft
Displacement
6,200 lbs
Ballast
2,300 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.96
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
243
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
37.1%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
340 sq ft
I
33.83 ft
J
11.91 ft
P
27.25 ft
E
10 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
—
Production
First Built
1977
Last Built
1980
Number Built
155
Engine & Accommodations
Water
16 gal
Fuel
15 gal
Notes: Optional shoal draft keel: 3.75 ft\nThe original boat, called a Cheetah 26, was designed by Edwin Monk Jr. Bob Perry was contracted to make some revisions including elimination of an outboard well and a new raised deck and lowered house. This revised version became the SUN 27 (also known as the SUN 838). \nSun Yachts/Reinell Boat Co. continued to build the Sun 27 until 1980 when Reinell closed its doors. At that point, the molds were sold to Specialty Yachts who, in turn, commissioned Spencer Boats Ltd to build the what would then be called the SUNSTAR 28.