Express 27
The Express 27 is a 27.25ft fractional sloop designed by Carl Schumacher and built in fiberglass by Alsberg Brothers Boatworks since 1982.
116 units have been built.
The Express 27 is an ultralight 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 day-boat.
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Main features
Model | Express 27 | ||
Length | 27.25 ft | ||
Beam | 8 ft | ||
Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 24.36 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 44.90 % | ||
Displ. / length | 81.64 | ||
Comfort ratio | 9.57 | ||
Capsize | 2.38 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 23.75 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 2450 lbs | ||
Ballast | 1100 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.53 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 276 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 128.25 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 148.20 sq.ft | ||
I | 28.50 ft | ||
J | 9 ft | ||
P | 28.50 ft | ||
E | 10.40 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 | Alsberg Brothers Boatworks | ||
Designer | Carl Schumacher | ||
First built | 1982 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 116 |