Cape Dory 270 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 38.00 | 11.58 |
| J | 11.60 | 3.54 |
| P | 32.30 | 9.85 |
| E | 11.00 | 3.35 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 38.00 | 11.58 |
| JSP | 11.60 | 3.54 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 220.4 | 20.5 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 191.9 | 17.8 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 412.3 | 38.3 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 374.7 | 34.9 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 27.3 | 8.3 |
| LWL | 20.8 | 6.3 |
| Beam | 9.4 | 2.9 |
| Draft | 3.0 | 0.9 |
| Displacement | 8380 lbs. | 3801 kgs. |
| Ballast | 3250 lbs. | 1474 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.39 | 0.39 |
| Displac. / LOA | 306.96 | 457.95 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Keel/Cbrd. |
| Rig Type | Cutter |
| Designer | Dieter Empacher |
| Builder | Cape Dory Yachts (USA) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | N/A |
| First Build | 1984 |
| Last Build | 1986 |
| # Built | 21 |