Sea Sprite 27
Description
The Sea Sprite 27 is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by Alfred E. Luders Jr. and built by C.E. Ryder Corporation in Bristol, Rhode Island, from 1974 to the early 1980s, with approximately 100–150 units produced. Featuring a full keel, keel-hung rudder, raked stem, and rounded counter stern, it’s designed for coastal cruising with an emphasis on seaworthiness, stability, and elegant traditional styling. Powered by an inboard diesel (typically Yanmar or Westerbeke, 10–20 hp) or optional gasoline engine, with tiller steering (wheel in some refits), it offers a compact yet comfortable interior for weekend cruising or short passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Alfred E. Luders |
|---|---|
| Builder | C.E. Ryder |
| Length | 27.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.920 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.830 ft |
| Displacement | 7600 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.250 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.25 ft |
| p | 31 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 ft | 10.25 ft | 31 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.69 ft - (9964 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.85 ft - (10013 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 185.78 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.36 ft - (7730 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.73 ft - (4185 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.78 ft - (6639 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.79 ft - (3594 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 149.44 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.12 ft - (9181 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.69 ft - (5087 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.2 ft - (8595 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.38 ft - (4688 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 231.61 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 30.12 ft - (9181 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 18.45 ft - (5624 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.45 ft - (5624 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 472.36 ft² |
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