Folkdancer 27
5 / 23 - score 56%
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 an average score but ranks in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoff for this request.
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Main features 45%
Model | Folkdancer 27 | ||
Length | 27 ft (45%) | the closest to 28.50 ft | |
Beam | 7.50 ft | ||
Draft | 4 ft | ||
Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 87%
Sail area / displ. | 14.41 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 55.56 % | ||
Displ. / length | 295.64 | ||
Comfort ratio | 24.31 (87%) | the closest to 24.62 | |
Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull 36%
Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 19.67 ft (36%) | the closest to 18.50 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 | ?? |