Islander 27-2
Description
The Islander 27-2 is a rare, modernized cruiser-racer concept from Newport Offshore Yachts, which acquired the Islander brand and many original molds in the 1990s following Islander Yachts' 1986 bankruptcy. Introduced around 1990–1991 as a revival of the classic Islander 27 (1969–1972, designed by Alan S. Pendel, ~200–250 built), the 27-2 was entirely redesigned—likely with a beamier hull, updated rig, and improved interior for contemporary cruising and racing (estimated PHRF ~160–180). Intended as a trailerable or coastal performer for 2–4, it emphasized ease of handling, stability, and value, but production was extremely limited or possibly non-existent due to market challenges and the yard's focus on larger models. Documentation is sparse, with no active class association or owner reviews, making it a "ghost boat" in Islander lore.
Construction Details
| Designer | Alan S. Pendel |
|---|---|
| Builder | Newport Offshore Yachts |
| Length | 27.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.250 ft |
| LWL | 23.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.330 ft |
| Displacement | 4350 lb |
| Ballast | 1700 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.330 ft |
| Year Built | 1987 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.40 ft |
| p | 29 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.75 ft | 9.40 ft | 29 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Islander 27-2 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.22 ft - (9211 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.34 ft - (9248 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 150.284 ft² |
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Islander 27-2 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 24.96 ft - (7608 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.42 ft - (3786 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.72 ft - (6620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.81 ft - (3295 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 134.88 ft² |
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Islander 27-2 - GENOA
| Luff | * 29.64 ft - (9034 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.16 ft - (4621 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.9 ft - (8504 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.1 ft - (4298 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 208.98 ft² |
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Islander 27-2 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 29.64 ft - (9034 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.51 ft - (4727 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.27 ft - (8312 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 344.79 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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