Helms 27
12 / 84 - score 71%
The Helms 27 is a 26.83ft masthead sloop designed by Stuart Windley and built in fiberglass by Helms - Jack A. Helms Co. between 1978 and 1987.
600 units have been built.
The Helms 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low 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 68%
| Model | Helms 27 | ||
| Length | 26.83 ft (93%) | the closest to 27 ft | |
| Beam | 9.67 ft (44%) | the closest to 9.16 ft | |
| Draft | 4.30 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 61%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.36 (52%) | the closest to 15.61 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 38.71 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 275.42 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.15 (70%) | the closest to 20.75 | |
| Capsize | 2.11 |
Hull 96%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.58 ft (96%) | the closest to 21.50 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.30 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.22 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 344 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 196.88 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 147.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 35 ft | ||
| J | 11.25 ft | ||
| P | 29.50 ft | ||
| E | 10 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 | Helms - Jack A. Helms Co. | ||
| Designer | Stuart Windley | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1987 | ||
| Number built | 600 |