Impala 27
9 / 841 - score 97%
The Impala 27 is a 27.39ft fractional sloop designed by E. Bjørn Jensen and built in fiberglass between 1983 and 1993.
54 units have been built.
The Impala 27 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. There is a very short water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 96%
| Model | Impala 27 | ||
| Length | 27.39 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.17 ft (96%) | the closest to 10.13 ft | |
| Draft | 5.41 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 21.58 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.68 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 186.79 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 14.69 | ||
| Capsize | 2.37 |
Hull 99%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.97 ft (99%) | the closest to 23 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.41 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5071 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2215 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.42 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 397 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 197.52 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 199.64 sq.ft | ||
| I | 35.43 ft | ||
| J | 11.15 ft | ||
| P | 34.78 ft | ||
| E | 11.48 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 15 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | ?? | ||
| Designer | E. Bjørn Jensen | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 1993 | ||
| Number built | 54 |