Pintail Rossiter

Designed by Hugh Rossiter and first launched in 1962, this 27-foot cruising sailboat represents classic British yacht design from the golden age of fiberglass construction. Built by Rossiter Yachts Ltd. in the UK, the Pintail combines traditional wood planking with fiberglass reinforcement, creating a robust hull suited for coastal cruising and extended passages. The twin keel configuration stands as the boat's most distinctive feature, allowing for comfortable drying out in tidal waters and access to shallow harbors that would challenge deeper-draft vessels. With a displacement of 11,650 pounds and 4,700 pounds of ballast, the Pintail offers reassuring stability and seakindly motion in varied conditions. The fractional sloop rig provides 350 square feet of working sail area, delivering respectable performance while remaining manageable for short-handed sailing. A comfort ratio of 41.25 indicates this yacht prioritizes stability and motion comfort over pure speed, making it well-suited for family cruising and offshore passages where crew comfort matters most. The capsize screening formula of 1.55 suggests good stability characteristics for coastal and moderate offshore work. Hull speed of 6.43 knots aligns with expectations for a traditional cruising design of this size, while the moderate sail area to displacement ratio indicates balanced performance without excessive sail pressure.

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