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ABBOTT 27
Built by Abbott Boats Inc. (CAN)
• Designed by Bill Abbott Sr.
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
FG w/balsa core hull & deck
First Built:
1986
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
8.33 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
6.93 m
Beam:
2.74 m
Draft (Max):
1.50 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
2,722 kg
Ballast:
1,225 kg
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
17.50 m²
Mainsail Area:
15.49 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
32.99 m²
Sail Area (reported):
33.07 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
10.44 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
3.35 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
8.84 m
E (Boom Length):
3.51 m
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
6.39 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
16.92
SA/Displacement (Reported):
17.30
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
45.00%
Displacement/Length:
227.49
Comfort Ratio:
20.59
Capsize Screening:
1.98
S-Number:
2.43
Notes
Originally developed in the mid-'80's to race under the MORC handicap rule.