Newport 27 S Standard Rig
Description
The Newport 27 S (often labeled Newport 27S or Newport 27 S) is a refined variant in the Newport 27 series built by Capital Yachts Inc. in Harbor City, California, designed by C&C Design (Cuthbertson & Cassian). Introduced around 1974 as an update/improvement over the original Newport 27-1 (Mk I), it was produced through the late 1970s–early 1980s (with some overlap into later Mk II/III evolutions), featuring fiberglass (GRP) construction, a masthead sloop rig (standard configuration), fin keel with spade rudder for balanced handling, and emphasis on spacious interior volume for its size (stand-up headroom ~6 ft, 4–6 berths, galley, heads, quarter berth). The "S" designation typically indicates a "special" or updated model with refinements like improved ergonomics, better fit/finish details, or slight rig/hull tweaks for enhanced coastal cruising and club racing performance—while retaining the line's reputation for affordability, stability (ballast/displacement ~40%), and forgiving nature suitable for families or couples.
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Length | 27.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.000 ft |
| LWL | 22.330 ft |
| Beam | 9.200 ft |
| Displacement | 6000 lb |
| Ballast | 2400 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1974 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 34.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.50 ft |
| p | 29 ft |
| e | 10.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.50 ft | 11.50 ft | 29 ft | 10.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Newport 27 S Standard Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.21 ft - (9208 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.42 ft - (9272 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 153.24 ft² |
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Newport 27 S Standard Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 29.09 ft - (8867 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.34 ft - (4676 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.1 ft - (7650 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.23 ft - (4033 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.96 ° |
| Area | * 192.46 ft² |
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Newport 27 S Standard Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 33.75 ft - (10287 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Leech | 31.25 ft - (9525 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.17 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.97 ft - (4563 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.45 ° |
| Area | * 252.63 ft² |
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Newport 27 S Standard Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 34.55 ft - (10531 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.66 ft - (5688 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.41 ft - (9879 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 298.01 ft² |
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Newport 27 S Standard Rig - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 34.55 ft - (10531 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.44 ft - (5925 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.86 ft - (9406 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.02 ° |
| Area | * 298.01 ft² |
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Newport 27 S Standard Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 34.55 ft - (10531 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.97 ft - (5782 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.79 ft - (9690 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 492 ft² |
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Newport 27 S Standard Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 34.55 ft - (10531 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 608 ft² |
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Newport 27 S Standard Rig - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.69 ft - (2649 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.9 ft - (2103 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.03 ° |
| Area | * 68.97 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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