OY Sunwind 27
Description
The OY Sunwind 27 stands as a testament to Tord Sundén's expertise in creating practical, seaworthy coastal cruisers. Built by OY Nykra (Finland) from 1982 to 1990, this 26.97-foot fractional sloop represents Swedish design philosophy applied to European coastal sailing conditions. With 300 boats built during its production run, the design proved popular among sailors seeking a stable, well-mannered cruiser.
Construction Details
| Designer | Tord Sunden |
|---|---|
| Builder | OY Nykra (Finland) |
| Length | 26.970 ft |
| LOA | 26.970 ft |
| LWL | 21.060 ft |
| Beam | 8.530 ft |
| Displacement | 6173 lb |
| Ballast | 2425 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.090 ft |
| Year Built | 1982 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 28.54 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.02 ft |
| p | 32.15 ft |
| e | 11.48 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.54 ft | 9.02 ft | 32.15 ft | 11.48 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
OY Sunwind 27 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.15 ft - (9799 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.48 ft - (3499 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.52 ft - (10217 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.76 ft - (10290 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 190.58 ft² |
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OY Sunwind 27 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 23.95 ft - (7300 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.92 ft - (3633 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.84 ft - (6352 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.37 ft - (3161 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 124.2 ft² |
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OY Sunwind 27 - GENOA
| Luff | * 28.43 ft - (8665 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.55 ft - (4435 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.75 ft - (8153 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.53 ft - (4124 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.05 ° |
| Area | * 192.32 ft² |
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OY Sunwind 27 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 28.43 ft - (8665 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.88 ft - (4535 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.16 ft - (7974 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 317 ft² |
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OY Sunwind 27 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 28.43 ft - (8665 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 16.24 ft - (4950 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.24 ft - (4950 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 392 ft² |
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