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, though struggles in moderate winds. Design 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 in total before being 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 comes with a galley with a standard water capacity of 5 gallons and 4 bunks. Below decks headroom is . The boat has an outboard engine placed on the transom (port side). Other Specifications I: ISP: J: P: E: SPL: Displacement to length ratio (Disp/L)= 139. Sail Area to displacement ratio (SA/Dspl)= 24. See also J/22 J/24 J/32 Notes External links J-Boat Website Keelboats 1980s sailboat type designs Sailboat type designs by Rod Johnstone Sailboat types built by J/Boats