Masthead Sloop
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1978–1980
Dimensions
LOA
27 ft
LWL
21.25 ft
Beam
9.33 ft
Max Draft
4 ft
Displacement
7,300 lbs
Ballast
3,100 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.92
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
340
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
42.5%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
345 sq ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Iron
Production
First Built
1978
Last Built
1980
Number Built
—
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
2QM
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
90 gal
Fuel
22 gal
Notes: Thanks to Jack Gutter for making the connection to the COLUMBIA 8.3.\nNot to be confused with a much earlier HUGHES 27 (1968?) designed by Howard Hughes. \n\n