Designed by the renowned Danish team of Elvstrøm & Kjærulff and built by Gesten Glasfiber Bådeværft from 1977 to 1981, this 27-footer represents solid Scandinavian craftsmanship from sailing's golden age. With 400 hulls produced during its four-year production run, the Granada 27 established itself as a dependable coastal cruiser well-suited for European and North American waters. The boat's moderate displacement of nearly 6,000 pounds and substantial ballast ratio provide reassuring stability, while the fin keel with rudder-on-skeg configuration offers a good balance of performance and directional control. Her masthead sloop rig carries a reasonable 325 square feet of sail area, making her manageable for small crews while still providing respectable performance in light to moderate conditions. The Granada 27's comfortable motion at sea is reflected in her low comfort ratio of 21.35, suggesting she'll be forgiving in choppy conditions. Her capsize screening formula of 2.01 indicates she's better suited for coastal and protected water sailing rather than extended offshore passages. The hull design allows for a theoretical hull speed of 6.14 knots, making her ideal for weekend cruising and short-handed sailing adventures along coastlines and in inland waters.
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What is the Granada 27's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Granada 27 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.8. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Granada 27's comfort ratio?
The Granada 27 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 21.35. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Granada 27 safe for offshore sailing?
The Granada 27 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.01. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Granada 27?
The theoretical hull speed of the Granada 27 is 6.14 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Granada 27 weigh?
The Granada 27 has a displacement of 5,997.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 27.16 ft.
Who designed the Granada 27?
The Granada 27 was designed by Elvstrøm & Kjærulff, first built in 1977.