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BALBOA 27 8.2

Built by Coastal Recreation Inc. (USA) • Designed by Lyle Hess
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General Information

Hull Type: Swing Keel
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1976

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 8.08 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 7.01 m
Beam: 2.44 m
Draft (Max): 1.68 m
Draft (Min): 0.74 m
Headroom: 1.85 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 2,223 kg
Ballast: 1,179 kg

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 15.76 m²
Mainsail Area: 13.95 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 29.71 m²
Sail Area (reported): 27.41 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 9.75 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 3.23 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 8.32 m
E (Boom Length): 3.35 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Petter
Engine Type: Diesel
Water Capacity: 79 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.43 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 17.44
SA/Displacement (Reported): 16.41
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 53.06%
Displacement/Length: 179.79
Comfort Ratio: 19.73
Capsize Screening: 1.89
S-Number: 3.06

Notes

An inboard was available as an option. 9HP diesel.