Herreshoff 27 cat ketch
7 / 30 - score 64%
The Herreshoff 27 cat ketch is a 27.25ft cat ketch (unstayed) designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built in wood or fiberglass by Cat Ketch Corp. (USA) since 1982.
The Herreshoff 27 cat ketch 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 racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 93%
Model | Herreshoff 27 cat ketch | ||
Length | 27.25 ft | ||
Beam | 9.25 ft (93%) | the closest to 9.19 ft | |
Draft | 3.83 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 50%
Sail area / displ. | 22.99 (84%) | the closest to 22.63 | |
Ballast / displ. | 51.95 % | ||
Displ. / length | 97.79 | ||
Comfort ratio | 11.65 (15%) | the closest to 12.71 | |
Capsize | 2.36 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Wood or fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 26 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 3.83 ft | ||
Displacement | 3850 lbs | ||
Ballast | 2000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.83 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Cat Ketch (unstayed) | ||
Sail area (100%) | 352 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 | 10 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 12 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 30 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Cat Ketch Corp. (USA) | ||
Designer | Halsey Herreshoff | ||
First built | 1982 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |