Express 27 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 28.50 | 8.69 |
| J | 9.00 | 2.74 |
| P | 28.50 | 8.69 |
| E | 10.40 | 3.17 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 28.50 | 8.69 |
| JSP | 9.00 | 2.74 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 9 | 2.7 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 128.3 | 11.9 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 160.1 | 14.9 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 288.3 | 26.8 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 218 | 20.3 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 27.3 | 8.3 |
| LWL | 23.8 | 7.2 |
| Beam | 8.2 | 2.5 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 2450 lbs. | 1111 kgs. |
| Ballast | 1100 lbs. | 499 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.12 | 0.02 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Displac. / LOA | 89.74 | 133.86 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/spade rudder |
| Rig Type | Fractional Sloop |
| Designer | Carl Schumacher |
| Builder | Alsberg Brothers Boatworks |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | Lead |
| First Build | 1982 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | 116 |