The Finn flyer 27 is a 26.84ft fractional sloop designed by Eivind Still and built in fiberglass between 1977 and 1981.
130 units have been built.
The Finn flyer 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good 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 | Finn flyer 27 | ||
| Length | 26.84 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.19 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.59 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.33 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.48 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 223.19 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.38 | ||
| Capsize | 2.21 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.59 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4630 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1874 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.14 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 300 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 125.44 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 151.57 sq.ft | ||
| I | 27.30 ft | ||
| J | 9.19 ft | ||
| P | 28.87 ft | ||
| E | 10.50 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Eivind Still | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 130 |