The Bristol 27.7 is a 27.25ft masthead sloop designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1976 and 1980.
45 units have been built.
The Bristol 27.7 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 very small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Bristol 27.7 | ||
| Length | 27.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.37 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.03 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.71 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 274.35 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.05 | ||
| Capsize | 2.09 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.37 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2850 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.36 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 342 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 186.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 156.31 sq.ft | ||
| I | 35.50 ft | ||
| J | 10.50 ft | ||
| P | 30.50 ft | ||
| E | 10.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 12 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 19 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 63 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
| Designer | Halsey Herreshoff | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 1980 | ||
| Number built | 45 |