The J27 is a 27.5ft fractional sloop designed by Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1984 and 1992.
189 units have been built.
The J27 is a light 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 racing boat.
Main features
| Model | J27 | ||
| Length | 27.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.90 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 23.98 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.26 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 139.43 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 13.94 | ||
| Capsize | 2.18 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.90 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1530 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.43 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 364 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 157.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 206.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 30 ft | ||
| J | 10.50 ft | ||
| P | 33 ft | ||
| E | 12.50 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 | J Boats | ||
| Designer | Johnstone | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1992 | ||
| Number built | 189 |
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