Trailerable pocket cruiser by Lyle Hess designed for serious offshore capability in a compact package. 450 hulls built — renowned for seaworthiness proven on circumnavigations.
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What is the Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 14.92. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii's comfort ratio?
The Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 29.08. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii safe for offshore sailing?
The Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.59. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii?
The theoretical hull speed of the Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii is 6.7 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii weigh?
The Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii has a displacement of 8100 and a length overall (LOA) of 31.0.
Who designed the Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii?
The Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii was designed by Lyle Hess, first built in 1976.