The Diamond 27 is a 27.0ft masthead sloop designed by Alan Buchanan and built in fiberglass by Thames Marine (UK) between 1963 and 1966.
12 units have been built.
The Diamond 27 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Diamond 27 | ||
| Length | 27 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.19 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 50 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 322.57 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.58 | ||
| Capsize | 1.69 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.03 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 292 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 150 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 142.31 sq.ft | ||
| I | 30 ft | ||
| J | 10 ft | ||
| P | 24.75 ft | ||
| E | 11.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 6 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 15 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Thames Marine (UK) | ||
| Designer | Alan Buchanan | ||
| First built | 1963 | ||
| Last built | 1966 | ||
| Number built | 12 |
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