The Island packet 27 is a 26.5ft cutter designed by Bob Johnson and built in fiberglass by Island Packet Yachts between 1984 and 1992.
243 units have been built.
The Island packet 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Island packet 27 | ||
| Length | 26.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.70 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.25 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.50 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 250.44 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.65 | ||
| Capsize | 2.10 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.70 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.60 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 405 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 210 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 195 sq.ft | ||
| I | 35 ft | ||
| J | 12 ft | ||
| P | 30 ft | ||
| E | 13 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 18 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 19 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 31 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Island Packet Yachts | ||
| Designer | Bob Johnson | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1992 | ||
| Number built | 243 |
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