⛵ Sailboat DB

DUFOUR 27

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1972–1979

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
27.16 ft
LWL
20.34 ft
Beam
9.15 ft
Max Draft
5.16 ft
Displacement
5,842 lbs
Ballast
1,984 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.03 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
310
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
34.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
308 sq ft
I
34.02 ft
J
10.33 ft
P
28.87 ft
E
9.19 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1972
Last Built
1979
Number Built
320

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MD 6A
Engine Type
Diesel
Notes: Dimensions from builders brochure and original sail plan.\nAux. power: Renault Couach or Volvo MD-6A \nOpt. deep keel: 5.83'/1.78m

Builder