Balboa 27 (8.2)
Description
The Balboa 27 (also known as the Balboa 27 8.2, reflecting its 8.2m length on deck) is an American trailerable coastal cruiser designed by acclaimed naval architect Lyle C. Hess (famous for pocket cruisers like the Balboa 20 and 26) and built by Coastal Recreation Inc. in Newport Beach, California, starting in 1976. Approximately 100–200 hulls were produced until around 1981, making it a relatively uncommon but appreciated model in the Balboa lineup. An evolution of the earlier Balboa 26, it incorporates a slightly stretched hull for improved accommodations while retaining the swing keel for shallow-water access and trailering (rigged weight around 4,500–5,000 lb., towable by a mid-size vehicle). The masthead sloop rig and balanced design emphasize simplicity and seaworthiness for family daysailing, club racing, or short coastal passages, suitable for short-handed crews (2–4 people).
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29.83 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.75 ft |
| p | 26 ft |
| e | 10.66 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.83 ft | 10.75 ft | 26 ft | 10.66 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.66 ft - (3249 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.53 ft - (8391 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 142.69 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25.37 ft - (7733 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.55 ft - (4435 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.58 ft - (6578 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.36 ft - (3767 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.04 ° |
| Area | * 156.77 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30.12 ft - (9181 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.62 ft - (5371 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.09 ft - (8562 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.12 ft - (4913 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 242.76 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.12 ft - (9181 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.74 ft - (5407 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.71 ft - (8446 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 401 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 30.12 ft - (9181 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 495 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 17.44 ft - (5316 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.28 ft - (2524 mm) |
| Leech | * 13.84 ft - (4218 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.45 ft - (1966 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.03 ° |
| Area | * 56.23 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.