Cape dory 270
7 / 102 - score 74%
The Cape dory 270 is a 27.25ft cutter designed by Dieter Empacher and built in fiberglass by Cape Dory Yachts between 1984 and 1986.
21 units have been built.
The Cape dory 270 is a very heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features
| Model | Cape dory 270 | ||
| Length | 27.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.42 ft | ||
| Draft | 3 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 78%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.49 (76%) | the closest to 15.13 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 38.78 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 418.74 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.76 (80%) | the closest to 29.35 | |
| Capsize | 1.86 |
Hull 66%
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.75 ft (66%) | the closest to 21.42 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8380 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3250 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.10 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 398 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 220.40 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 177.65 sq.ft | ||
| I | 38 ft | ||
| J | 11.60 ft | ||
| P | 32.30 ft | ||
| E | 11 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 | Cape Dory Yachts | ||
| Designer | Dieter Empacher | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 21 |