The Express 27 is a 27.25ft fractional sloop designed by Carl Schumacher and built in fiberglass by Alsberg Brothers Boatworks since 1982.
116 units have been built.
The Express 27 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Express 27 | ||
| Length | 27.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 24.36 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.90 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 81.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 9.57 | ||
| Capsize | 2.38 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2450 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1100 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.53 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 276 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 128.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 148.20 sq.ft | ||
| I | 28.50 ft | ||
| J | 9 ft | ||
| P | 28.50 ft | ||
| E | 10.40 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alsberg Brothers Boatworks | ||
| Designer | Carl Schumacher | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 116 |
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