Pacific Seacraft Orion 27
Description
The Orion 27 (also known as the Pacific Seacraft Orion 27) is a classic, seaworthy fiberglass cruising sailboat designed by Henry Mohrschladt (co-founder of Pacific Seacraft) and built by Pacific Seacraft in the USA, with production from 1979 to around 1993 (including an updated Orion 27-2 variant with a longer coachroof for extra portlights). This compact yet capable bluewater-capable cruiser—often available in cutter, sloop, or yawl rig configurations—emphasizes traditional lines with heavy teak trim, bronze hardware, a full keel for excellent tracking and stability, a protected rudder, and a roomy interior (typically V-berth forward, saloon, galley, head, and quarter berths for 4–6) suited for coastal or extended offshore passages. It's praised for solid construction, comfortable motion in heavy seas, and ocean-crossing potential despite its modest size, with auxiliary power from a Yanmar diesel (often 16–27 HP). Production numbers aren't precisely tallied but were limited as part of Pacific Seacraft's high-quality lineup.
Construction Details
| Designer | Henry Mohrschladt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Pacific Seacraft |
| Length | 27.330 ft |
| LOA | 30.920 ft |
| LWL | 22.190 ft |
| Beam | 9.250 ft |
| Displacement | 10000 lb |
| Ballast | 3500 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1979 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.75 ft |
| p | 31 ft |
| e | 12.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.75 ft | 13.75 ft | 31 ft | 12.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.65 ft - (9952 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.93 ft - (10037 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 195.27 ft² |
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Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 34.67 ft - (10567 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 31.75 ft - (9677 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 99.85 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.73 ft - (4185 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.24 ° |
| Area | * 238 ft² |
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Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.28 ft - (11363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.66 ft - (6907 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.68 ft - (10570 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.62 ft - (6285 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 384.36 ft² |
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Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 - GENOA
| Luff | 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Leech | 32.33 ft - (9854 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.87 ft - (5447 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.09 ° |
| Area | * 310.47 ft² |
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Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 - GENOA
| Luff | 35.67 ft - (10872 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 20.75 ft - (6325 mm) |
| Leech | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.22 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.28 ft - (5877 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.17 ° |
| Area | * 343.89 ft² |
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Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 - GENOA
| Luff | 35.75 ft - (10897 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 20.67 ft - (6300 mm) |
| Leech | 32.5 ft - (9906 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.57 ft - (5660 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.54 ° |
| Area | * 331.94 ft² |
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Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Leech | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 656 ft² |
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Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 - STAYSAIL
| Luff | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.25 ft - (2515 mm) |
| Leech | 20.75 ft - (6325 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 6.95 ft - (2118 mm) |
| Area | * 83.38 ft² |
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Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 - STORMJIB
| Luff | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Leech | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 49.96 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.87 ft - (2094 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 15.52 ° |
| Area | * 68.74 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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