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Aquila 27 Jeanneau
Designer: Michel Dufour  ·  Builder: Jeanneau (Fra)  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Aquila 27 Jeanneau

Finding detailed information about this particular Jeanneau model proves challenging, as the Aquila 27 appears to be either a lesser-documented variant or a regional designation within the French builder's extensive catalog. Jeanneau's reputation for producing well-balanced coastal cruisers suggests this 27-footer likely follows their established design philosophy of combining practical sailing characteristics with comfortable accommodations. Given Jeanneau's typical approach to boats in this size range, the Aquila 27 would most naturally suit coastal cruising and weekend sailing adventures. The builder has historically favored moderate displacement hulls with fin keels, creating boats that offer a good balance between performance and stability for recreational sailors. Without extensive documentation available, potential buyers should focus on individual boat condition and maintenance history when evaluating examples on the market. Jeanneau's generally solid construction standards and widespread dealer network typically translate to reasonable parts availability and service support, even for less common models. This boat would appeal to sailors seeking a manageable size for coastal exploration while maintaining the quality standards associated with the established French manufacturer's brand heritage.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.00 ft / 8.23 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.97 ft / 7.00 m
Beam 9.51 ft / 2.90 m
Max Draft 4.27 ft / 1.30 m
Displacement 6,173 lb / 2,800 kg
Ballast 2,205 lb / 1,000 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 344 ft² / 31.96 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Michel Dufour
Builder Jeanneau (FRA)
First Built 1981
Last Built 1987
Number Built 1040
Related Sailboats Cs 27 · J/27 · C&C 27 · Precision 27 · Us 27
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
16.33
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
35.72
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
227.39
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 4.68 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 21.79
P (Mainsail Luff) 434.86 ft² / 40.40 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Inboard
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 12
Fuel Capacity 7 gals / 27 L
Water Capacity 19 gals / 70 L
How It Compares

vs. C&C 27, Cs 27, J/27, Precision 27, Us 27

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Dimensions
LOA
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
27.0 ft
C&C 27
27.0 ft
Cs 27
27.0 ft
J/27
27.0 ft
Precision 27
27.0 ft
Us 27
27.0 ft
LWL
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
23.0 ft
C&C 27
Cs 27
23.9 ft
J/27
22.0 ft
Precision 27
22.8 ft
Us 27
23.3 ft
Beam
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
9.5 ft
C&C 27
Cs 27
9.3 ft
J/27
9.8 ft
Precision 27
10.0 ft
Us 27
9.5 ft
Displacement
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
6 lbs
C&C 27
Cs 27
6 lbs
J/27
4 lbs
Precision 27
5 lbs
Us 27
5 lbs
Ballast
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
2 lbs
C&C 27
Cs 27
2 lbs
J/27
1 lbs
Precision 27
1 lbs
Us 27
2 lbs
Sail Area
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
344 sq ft
C&C 27
Cs 27
453 sq ft
J/27
338 sq ft
Precision 27
Us 27
313 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
C&C 27
186 s/nm
Cs 27
204 s/nm
J/27
126 s/nm
Precision 27
222 s/nm
Us 27
200 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
16.3
C&C 27
Cs 27
21.8
J/27
22.0
Precision 27
Us 27
15.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
35.7 %
C&C 27
Cs 27
J/27
40.0 %
Precision 27
33.3 %
Us 27
34.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
C&C 27
Cs 27
19.4
J/27
19.6
Precision 27
Us 27
18.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
C&C 27
Cs 27
2.05
J/27
1.79
Precision 27
Us 27
2.11
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
227
C&C 27
Cs 27
J/27
84
Precision 27
202
Us 27
207
Hull Speed
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
C&C 27
Cs 27
6.6 kts
J/27
7.0 kts
Precision 27
Us 27
6.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Aquila 27 Jeanneau ★
C&C 27
Cs 27
2.6
J/27
Precision 27
Us 27
2.4
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