Controversy 27

4 / 54 - score 71%

The Controversy 27 is a 27.5ft masthead sloop designed by E. Farnham Butler and built in wood or fiberglass by Mount Desert Yacht Yard since 1960.

The Controversy 27 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is not stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.

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Main features 62%

Model	Controversy 27
Length	27.50 ft (73%)	the closest to 28.17 ft
Beam	7.92 ft (51%)	the closest to 8.33 ft
Draft	2.83 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 77%

Sail area / displ.	18.33 (78%)	the closest to 17.94
Ballast / displ.	0 %
Displ. / length	180.29
Comfort ratio	18.81 (76%)	the closest to 18.37
Capsize	1.91

Hull 77%

Hull type	Monohull keel with centerboard
Construction	Wood or fiberglass
Waterline length	22.50 ft (77%)	the closest to 22 ft
Maximum draft	4.67 ft
Displacement	4600 lbs
Ballast	0 lbs
Hull speed	6.36 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	316 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	0 sq.ft	??
Sail area main	0 sq.ft	??
I	0 ft	??
J	0 ft	??
P	0 ft	??
E	0 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	Mount Desert Yacht Yard
Designer	E. Farnham Butler
First built	1960
Last built	0	??
Number built	0	??