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BRISTOL 27

Built by Bristol Yachts, Inc. (USA) • Designed by Carl Alberg
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BRISTOL 27 - Photo
BRISTOL 27 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Long Keel
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG (solid laminate)
First Built: 1966
Last Built: 1978
Number Built: 337

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 8.28 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 6.02 m
Beam: 2.44 m
Draft (Max): 1.22 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 2,994 kg
Ballast: 1,168 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 14.59 m²
Mainsail Area: 14.45 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 29.04 m²
Sail Area (reported): 29.08 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 9.30 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 3.14 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 7.77 m
E (Boom Length): 3.72 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Universal
Engine Type: Gas
Engine Model: Atomic 4
Engine Power: 30 HP
Fuel Capacity: 83 L
Water Capacity: 76 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 5.96 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 13.98
SA/Displacement (Reported): 14.28
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 39.02%
Displacement/Length: 382.47
Comfort Ratio: 29.08
Capsize Screening: 1.71
S-Number: 1.06

Notes

Also available with a taller rig. Besides the two layouts shown here, a WEEKENDER model was also available with a shorter coach roof and longer cockpit.