Abbott 27
Description
The Abbott 27 is a Canadian-designed sailboat, known for its compact size, performance, and suitability for both racing and cruising. Designed by Abbott Boats in Sarnia, Ontario, this model was introduced in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a versatile keelboat for sailors looking for a balance of speed, stability, and affordability.
Construction Details
| Designer | W. Abbott |
|---|---|
| Builder | Abbott Yacht Corp. (USA) |
| Length | 27.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.250 ft |
| LWL | 23.250 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 6000 lb |
| Ballast | 2700 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1986 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 34.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11 ft |
| p | 29 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.25 ft | 11 ft | 29 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Abbott 27 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.54 ft - (9309 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.82 ft - (9394 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 171.81 ft² |
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Abbott 27 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 28.78 ft - (8772 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.58 ft - (4444 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.97 ft - (7611 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.65 ft - (3856 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 182.02 ft² |
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Abbott 27 - GENOA
| Luff | 34.17 ft - (10415 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.77 ft - (5416 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.13 ft - (9793 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 281.89 ft² |
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Abbott 27 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 34.17 ft - (10415 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.15 ft - (5532 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.44 ft - (9583 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 465 ft² |
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Abbott 27 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 34.17 ft - (10415 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 575 ft² |
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