Newport 27 Mk II Standard Rig
Description
The Newport 27 Mk II (also called Newport 27 Mark II or Newport 27-2 in some references) is a mid-series evolution of the popular American cruiser-racer built by Capital Yachts Inc. in Harbor City, California, designed by C&C Design (Cuthbertson & Cassian). Introduced around the mid-1970s (following the original Mk I/27-1 from 1970–1971 and overlapping with the "S" variants), it was produced through the late 1970s–early 1980s as part of the overall Newport 27 run (hundreds of hulls across variants). It features fiberglass (GRP) construction, a masthead sloop rig (standard configuration), fin keel with spade rudder, and the same spacious interior as the line (stand-up headroom ~6 ft, 4–6 berths, galley, heads, quarter berth)—with refinements like improved deck/cockpit ergonomics, better hardware fit/finish, and often the deeper keel option for enhanced upwind performance compared to early Mk I models. It's regarded as a solid, roomy, forgiving family coastal cruiser-racer with good stability, decent light-air capability, and strong value in used markets—many examples still actively sailed with typical refits (e.g., engine swaps, rigging updates).
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Builder | Capital Yachts (California) |
| Length | 27.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.000 ft |
| LWL | 22.330 ft |
| Beam | 9.260 ft |
| Displacement | 6400 lb |
| Ballast | 2400 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.160 ft |
| Year Built | 1975 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.50 ft |
| p | 31 ft |
| e | 10.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 ft | 11.50 ft | 31 ft | 10.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Newport 27 Mk II Standard Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.11 ft - (9787 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.31 ft - (9848 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 163.89 ft² |
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Newport 27 Mk II Standard Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.23 ft - (9214 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.23 ft - (4642 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.26 ft - (8004 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.23 ft - (4033 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 199.96 ft² |
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Newport 27 Mk II Standard Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 35.9 ft - (10942 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.57 ft - (5660 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.76 ft - (10290 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 309.62 ft² |
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Newport 27 Mk II Standard Rig - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 35.9 ft - (10942 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.31 ft - (5886 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.23 ft - (9824 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.98 ° |
| Area | * 309.66 ft² |
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Newport 27 Mk II Standard Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 35.9 ft - (10942 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.97 ft - (5782 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.03 ft - (10068 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 511 ft² |
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Newport 27 Mk II Standard Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 35.9 ft - (10942 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 632 ft² |
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Newport 27 Mk II Standard Rig - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 20.79 ft - (6337 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.61 ft - (2624 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.09 ft - (5209 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.9 ft - (2103 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.05 ° |
| Area | * 71.7 ft² |
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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. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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