Impala 27
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.
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Main features
Model | Impala 27 | ||
Length | 27.39 ft | ||
Beam | 10.17 ft | ||
Draft | 5.41 ft | ||
Country | ?? | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 21.58 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 43.68 % | ||
Displ. / length | 186.79 | ||
Comfort ratio | 14.69 | ||
Capsize | 2.37 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 22.97 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.41 ft | ||
Displacement | 5071 lbs | ||
Ballast | 2215 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.42 knots |
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 |