DIXIE 27
Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1976–1982
Dimensions
- LOA
- 27.13 ft
- LWL
- 20.01 ft
- Beam
- 9.25 ft
- Max Draft
- 5.09 ft
- Displacement
- 5,071 lbs
- Ballast
- 1,984 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 2.15 (use caution offshore)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 16.3
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 283
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 39.1%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 301 sq ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Rig Type
- Fractional Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Iron
Production
- First Built
- 1976
- Last Built
- 1982
- Number Built
- 300
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Volvo Penta
- Engine Model
- MD5
- Power
- 8 hp
- Engine Type
- Diesel
Notes: Early models were masthead. Andersson modified the rig in 1978.\nMany were sold in kit form.\nLayout and other details vary.\nThanks to Dixie 27 owner Håkan Jonsson for updates and drawing.