Designed by Peter Milne and built by Salty Yachts Ltd. and later Colvic Craft starting in 1978, this compact 26.58-foot cruiser represents solid British boatbuilding from the late seventies era. The fiberglass construction features a fin keel with transom-hung rudder configuration, providing responsive handling characteristics that make her well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing adventures. With a displacement of 5,600 pounds and 2,200 pounds of ballast, the Salty Dog 27 offers reassuring stability for her size while maintaining reasonable performance under her masthead sloop rig. The 275 square feet of sail area delivers adequate power for casual cruising, though serious racing sailors might find her better suited for club-level competition rather than aggressive campaigning. Her comfort ratio of 17.55 suggests a motion that favors seakindliness over extreme performance, making extended passages more pleasant for crew and family. The capsize screening formula of 2.16 indicates she's primarily designed for protected waters and coastal sailing rather than offshore passages, though experienced sailors have certainly taken similar designs beyond their intended parameters. This makes her an appealing choice for sailors seeking a manageable, well-mannered boat for exploring coastlines and enjoying relaxed sailing.
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What is the Salty Dog 27's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Salty Dog 27 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 13.99. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Salty Dog 27's comfort ratio?
The Salty Dog 27 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 17.55. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Salty Dog 27 safe for offshore sailing?
The Salty Dog 27 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.16. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Salty Dog 27?
The theoretical hull speed of the Salty Dog 27 is 6.47 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Salty Dog 27 weigh?
The Salty Dog 27 has a displacement of 5,600.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 26.58 ft.
Who designed the Salty Dog 27?
The Salty Dog 27 was designed by Peter Milne, first built in 1978.