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Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii

Sloop · Monohull

Designed by Lyle Hess · Built by Nor'sea Yachts · First built 1976

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LOA 31.0  ·  Beam 8.0  ·  Displacement 8100  ·  Sail Area 376  ·  Sloop  ·  Monohull
About the Nor'sea 27 Mk Ii Sailboat

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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Dimensions & Specifications
LOA (Length Overall) 31.0
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.0
Beam 8.0
Max Draft 3.83
Displacement 8100
Ballast 3100
Sail Area (Reported) 376
Design & Construction
Hull Type Monohull
Rigging Type Sloop
Construction Fiberglass
Designer Lyle Hess
Builder Nor'Sea Yachts
First Built 1976
Number Built 450
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Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 20
Fuel Capacity 27
Water Capacity 50
Frequently Asked Questions

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.