Bristol 27
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The Bristol 27 is a 27.16ft masthead sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1966 and 1978.
337 units have been built.
The Bristol 27 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 36%
| Model | Bristol 27 | ||
| Length | 27.16 ft (71%) | the closest to 27.92 ft | |
| Beam | 8 ft (0%) | the closest to 8.83 ft | |
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 90%
| Sail area / displ. | 14.26 (90%) | the closest to 14.12 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 39.02 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 382.47 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.08 (91%) | the closest to 28.84 | |
| Capsize | 1.71 |
Hull 87%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.75 ft (87%) | the closest to 20 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2575 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.96 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 313 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 157.08 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 155.55 sq.ft | ||
| I | 30.50 ft | ||
| J | 10.30 ft | ||
| P | 25.50 ft | ||
| E | 12.20 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 30 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 22 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 20 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
| Designer | Carl Alberg | ||
| First built | 1966 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 337 |
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