Cape Dory 270
Description
The Cape Dory 270 is a fiberglass sailboat designed by Dieter Empacher and built by Cape Dory Yachts in East Taunton, Massachusetts, from 1984 to 1986. Only 21 examples were produced, making it one of the rarer models in the Cape Dory lineup. It features a keel/centerboard hull for adjustable draft (3 ft board-up for shallow waters, 7 ft board-down for upwind performance) and a cutter rig, blending the stability of a full keel with shoal-draft versatility. Ideal for coastal cruising, it's praised for its solid construction, balanced handling, and traditional aesthetics. The interior includes a V-berth forward, enclosed head with shower, U-shaped galley, dinette (converts to berth), and quarter berth, sleeping up to 4-5. A near-identical version was later produced as the Hadley 27.
Construction Details
| Designer | Dieter Empacher |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cape Dory Yachts |
| Length | 27.250 ft |
| LOA | 27.250 ft |
| LWL | 20.750 ft |
| Beam | 9.617 ft |
| Displacement | 8380 lb |
| Ballast | 3250 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1984 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11 ft |
| p | 32 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 ft | 11 ft | 32 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Cape Dory 270 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.23 ft - (10129 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.47 ft - (10202 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 181.99 ft² |
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