Watkins 27
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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.
This boat is not a good fit for your usage.
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Main features 37%
Model | Watkins 27 | ||
Length | 27 ft (37%) | the closest to 25.42 ft | |
Beam | 10 ft (37%) | the closest to 9.42 ft | |
Draft | 3.67 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 52%
Sail area / displ. | 14.79 (49%) | the closest to 14.10 | |
Ballast / displ. | 46.67 % | ||
Displ. / length | 252.48 | ||
Comfort ratio | 21.88 (55%) | the closest to 20.94 | |
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 |
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 |