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ABBOTT 27

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1986

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
27.33 ft
LWL
22.75 ft
Beam
9 ft
Max Draft
4.92 ft
Displacement
6,000 lbs
Ballast
2,700 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.98 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
228
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
45.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
356 sq ft
I
34.25 ft
J
11 ft
P
29 ft
E
11.5 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG w/balsa core hull & deck
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1986
Last Built
Number Built
Notes: Originally developed in the mid-'80's to race under the MORC handicap rule.

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