Norsea 27
The Norsea 27 is a 27.0ft masthead sloop designed by Lyle C. Hess and built in fiberglass by Nor'Sea Marine (USA) since 1976.
450 units have been built.
The Norsea 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
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Main features
| Model | Norsea 27 | ||
| Length | 27 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.96 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.27 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 297.20 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.41 | ||
| Capsize | 1.60 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8100 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3100 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.43 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 376 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 34.50 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 184.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 181.72 sq.ft | ||
| I | 29.50 ft | ||
| J | 12.50 ft | ||
| P | 30.80 ft | ||
| E | 11.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 9 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 27 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 50 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Nor'Sea Marine (USA) | ||
| Designer | Lyle C. Hess | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 450 |
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