Balboa 27 (8.2) Tall
Description
The Balboa 27 (also known as the Balboa 27 8.2, reflecting its 8.2m length on deck) is an American trailerable coastal cruiser designed by acclaimed naval architect Lyle C. Hess (famous for pocket cruisers like the Balboa 20 and 26) and built by Coastal Recreation Inc. in Newport Beach, California, starting in 1976. Approximately 100–200 hulls were produced until around 1981, making it a relatively uncommon but appreciated model in the Balboa lineup. An evolution of the earlier Balboa 26, it incorporates a slightly stretched hull for improved accommodations while retaining the swing keel for shallow-water access and trailering (rigged weight around 4,500–5,000 lb., towable by a mid-size vehicle). The masthead sloop rig and balanced design emphasize simplicity and seaworthiness for family daysailing, club racing, or short coastal passages, suitable for short-handed crews (2–4 people).
Construction Details
| Designer | Lyle C. Hess |
|---|---|
| Builder | Coastal Recreation |
| Length | 27.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 32 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.75 ft |
| p | 26 ft |
| e | 10.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 ft | 10.75 ft | 26 ft | 10.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.75 ft - (3277 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.58 ft - (8406 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.79 ft - (8470 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 143.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27.01 ft - (8233 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.36 ft - (4377 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.26 ft - (7090 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.36 ft - (3767 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 166.95 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 32.07 ft - (9775 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.46 ft - (5322 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.05 ft - (9159 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.12 ft - (4913 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 258.48 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 32.07 ft - (9775 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 527 ft² |
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