Bristol 27
Description
The Bristol 27 is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by renowned naval architect Carl Alberg, known for his seaworthy, Folkboat-inspired designs. Produced by Bristol Yachts in Rhode Island from 1965 to 1978, approximately 337 units were built, making it one of the yard's most popular early models. It's celebrated for its robust construction and coastal/offshore capabilities, often described as a "passage maker" due to its stability and durability.
Construction Details
| Designer | Carl Alberg |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bristol Yachts |
| Length | 27.167 ft |
| LOA | 26.000 ft |
| LWL | 21.830 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 5700 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.820 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 32 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.25 ft |
| p | 28 ft |
| e | 12.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 ft | 10.25 ft | 28 ft | 12.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.96 ft - (9132 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.17 ft - (9196 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 177.17 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Leech | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.54 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.33 ft - (3453 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.52 ° |
| Area | * 152.98 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
| Foot | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.54 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.38 ft - (4078 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.9 ° |
| Area | * 205.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
| Foot | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | 29.167 ft - (8890 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.38 ft - (4688 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.45 ° |
| Area | * 236.51 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.92 ft - (9729 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.91 ft - (5154 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.37 ft - (8952 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 405 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 31.92 ft - (9729 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 18.45 ft - (5624 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.45 ft - (5624 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 501 ft² |
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