Folkdancer 27
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The Folkdancer 27 is a 27.0ft masthead sloop designed by F. Parker and built in fiberglass by Russell Marine Ltd. since 1965.
The Folkdancer 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 91%
Model | Folkdancer 27 | ||
Length | 27 ft (91%) | the closest to 27.25 ft | |
Beam | 7.50 ft | ||
Draft | 4 ft | ||
Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 85%
Sail area / displ. | 14.41 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 55.56 % | ||
Displ. / length | 295.64 | ||
Comfort ratio | 24.31 (85%) | the closest to 23.95 | |
Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 19.67 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
Displacement | 5040 lbs | ||
Ballast | 2800 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.94 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 264 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 | Russell Marine Ltd. | ||
Designer | F. Parker | ||
First built | 1965 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |