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 |