Jeanneau Fantasia 27
Description
The Jeanneau Fantasia 27 (often simply called the Fantasia) is a popular French production cruiser designed by renowned naval architect Philippe Harlé, known for his efficient, spacious hulls that prioritize family-friendly comfort over outright racing speed. Introduced in 1981 as one of Jeanneau's early mass-market successes, it was built until 1991 with over 1,743 units completed (some sources cite up to 1,800), making it a common sight on the used market. In 1987, it evolved into the more cruising-oriented Sun Way 27 with minor interior tweaks, and production wrapped up by 1996 under the Jeanneau banner. At 27 feet, it's a trailerable, shallow-draft pocket cruiser ideal for coastal hopping, weekends, or light blue water jaunts—especially in Europe—thanks to its versatile keel options (fin, twin, or centerboard/lifting). With a wide beam and open interior, it punches above its size in livability, earning praise as an "advanced boat for its day" with teak accents and a balanced sail plan.
Construction Details
| Designer | Philippe Harle |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeanneau |
| Length | 27.000 ft |
| LOA | 24.000 ft |
| LWL | 19.670 ft |
| Beam | 8.580 ft |
| Max Draft | 4.080 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31.83 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.08 ft |
| p | 26.58 ft |
| e | 9.17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.83 ft | 10.08 ft | 26.58 ft | 9.17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26.58 ft - (8102 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.17 ft - (2795 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.63 ft - (8422 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.81 ft - (8476 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 125.68 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26.71 ft - (8141 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.33 ft - (4063 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.22 ft - (7077 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.59 ft - (3533 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.05 ° |
| Area | * 154.76 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
| Foot | 11.58 ft - (3530 mm) |
| Leech | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.4 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.12 ft - (3085 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.56 ° |
| Area | * 144.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
| Foot | 14.75 ft - (4496 mm) |
| Leech | 28.75 ft - (8763 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.91 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.7 ft - (4176 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.21 ° |
| Area | * 210.59 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.72 ft - (9668 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.26 ft - (4956 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.85 ft - (9098 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.12 ft - (4609 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 239.79 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.72 ft - (9668 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.63 ft - (5069 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.18 ft - (8894 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 396 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 31.72 ft - (9668 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 18.14 ft - (5529 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.14 ft - (5529 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 489 ft² |
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