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CHEETAH 26 (MONK)

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1974–1977

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Dimensions

LOA
27.5 ft
LWL
21.67 ft
Beam
9 ft
Max Draft
4.35 ft
Displacement
5,200 lbs
Ballast
2,300 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.08 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.4
D/L Ratio ⓘ
228
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
44.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
326 sq ft
I
32.3 ft
J
11.3 ft
P
27.3 ft
E
10.5 ft
ISP
32.3 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1974
Last Built
1977
Number Built
85
Notes: Island partners changed their name to Sun Yachts in 1977.\nReinell Boat Co. in Marysville WA was the assembler.\nIn 1977 Bob Perry was contracted to make some revisions including elimination of the outboard well and a new raised deck and lowered house. This revised version became the SUN 27 (also known as the SUN 838).

Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
SUN 27 27.5 1977 Masthead Sloop