The Watkins 27 is a 27.0ft masthead sloop designed by Walter Scott and built in fiberglass by Watkins Yachts between 1977 and 1984.
500 units have been built.
The Watkins 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Watkins 27 | ||
| Length | 27 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.67 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.79 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 46.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 252.48 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.88 | ||
| Capsize | 2.05 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.67 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.52 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 353 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 38.58 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 191.40 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 161.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34.80 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 30 ft | ||
| E | 10.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 40 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Watkins Yachts | ||
| Designer | Walter Scott | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 500 |
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