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J/27
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The J/27 is a keelboat built by J/Boats. It is both a weekend cruiser and a One-Design racing class with strict class rules. Designed with a low, heavy keel with a generous sail area, the boat gives good handling in both light and strong winds, but struggles in moderate winds.[1][2]

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Design

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J-27 on its trailer, showing the fin keel and rudder configuration
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J-27

The J/27 is a Fractional rigged sloop designed by Rod Johnstone and built by Tillotson Pearson, Inc. between 1983 and 1992. 211 boats were built before it was replaced by the J/80.

A large cockpit and open decks allows crew to move around easily, and the Fractional rig means that sail costs are kept down.

The boat has four bunks, and a galley with a standard water capacity of five gallons. Below decks headroom is 4.5 feet (1.4 m). The boat has an outboard engine placed on the transom (port side).

Other Specifications

  • I: 30.00 feet (9.14 m)
  • ISP: 30.00 feet (9.14 m)
  • J: 10.50 feet (3.20 m)
  • P: 33.00 feet (10.06 m)
  • E: 12.50 feet (3.81 m)
  • SPL: 10.50 feet (3.20 m)
  • Displacement to length ratio (Disp/L)= 139.
  • Sail Area to displacement ratio (SA/Dspl)= 24.[3]
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