Halman Horizon

Designed by Michael Volmer and built by Canada's Halman Manufacturing Co. starting in 1982, this 27-foot sailboat represents a thoughtful approach to coastal cruising and weekend sailing. With only 42 hulls produced, the Horizon occupies a unique niche among smaller cruising sailboats from the early 1980s. The boat's proportions reveal a design focused on stability and comfort rather than racing performance. Her moderate displacement of 7,011 pounds and substantial beam of 9.61 feet create a stable platform that's well-suited for family cruising and coastal exploration. The fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration provides good tracking and maneuverability while maintaining the directional stability that cruising sailors appreciate. At 27 feet overall with a masthead sloop rig, the Horizon offers enough interior space for comfortable short-term cruising while remaining manageable for a small crew. The fiberglass construction ensures durability and low maintenance, typical of well-built boats from this era. Her comfort ratio of 21.89 suggests a relatively quick motion in seaways, making her better suited for day sailing and protected water cruising rather than extended offshore passages. With her modest 9-horsepower auxiliary engine, this boat emphasizes sailing performance over motoring capability, appealing to purist sailors who prefer wind power.

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