Santana 27
Description
The Santana 27 is an American sailboat designed by Gary Mull as a versatile racer-cruiser, ideal for club racing and coastal day sailing with basic overnight accommodations. It features a fiberglass monohull with a fin keel and spade rudder for responsive handling and upwind performance, a masthead sloop rig for simplicity, and a moderate beam providing stability in 10–20 knot winds. The design emphasizes a high ballast ratio for stiffness in gusts, a low displacement/length for quick acceleration, and a compact interior suitable for small crews or families. Introduced in 1967 by W.D. Schock Corp in the United States, the Santana 27 was Mull's early contribution to the emerging fiberglass performance boat market, predating the full IOR era but influencing it with its balanced hull shape. Production ran until 1974, with 210 units built, reflecting the era's demand for affordable racers that doubled as weekenders.
Construction Details
| Designer | Mull, Gary |
|---|---|
| Builder | W.D. Schock |
| Length | 27.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.040 ft |
| LWL | 22.500 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 5000 lb |
| Ballast | 2300 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1967 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 33.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.25 ft |
| p | 27.50 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.75 ft | 11.25 ft | 27.50 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Santana 27 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.19 ft - (8897 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.44 ft - (8973 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 163.29 ft² |
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Santana 27 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.167 ft - (3404 mm) |
| Leech | 28.75 ft - (8763 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 90.4 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.17 ft - (3100 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.94 ° |
| Area | * 160.2 ft² |
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Santana 27 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 28.46 ft - (8675 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.01 ft - (4575 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.54 ft - (7480 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.94 ft - (3944 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 184.12 ft² |
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Santana 27 - GENOA
| Luff | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
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| Foot | 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Leech | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.49 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.68 ft - (4474 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.77 ° |
| Area | * 242.27 ft² |
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Santana 27 - GENOA
| Luff | 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.167 ft - (5537 mm) |
| Leech | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.87 ft - (5142 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.35 ° |
| Area | * 276.24 ft² |
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Santana 27 - GENOA
| Luff | * 33.8 ft - (10302 mm) |
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| Foot | * 18.26 ft - (5566 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.7 ft - (9662 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.88 ft - (5145 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 285.25 ft² |
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Santana 27 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 33.8 ft - (10302 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.02 ft - (5797 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.19 ft - (9202 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perp | * 16.88 ft - (5145 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.02 ° |
| Area | * 285.24 ft² |
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Santana 27 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 484 ft² |
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Santana 27 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 33.8 ft - (10302 mm) |
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| MidGirth | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 582 ft² |
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Santana 27 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 19.57 ft - (5965 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Leech | * 15.91 ft - (4849 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.75 ft - (2057 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.97 ° |
| Area | * 66.07 ft² |
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