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Coronado 27
Designer: William Tripp Jr.  ·  Builder: Coronado Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Coronado 27

Built during the 1970s and 1980s, this 27-foot sailboat represents a classic example of the affordable cruising designs that helped democratize sailing during that era. Coronado Marine produced these boats as part of their popular lineup aimed at weekend sailors and new boat owners seeking an accessible entry into cruising. The design emphasizes practical coastal cruising with a traditional layout that maximizes interior space for its size. Like many boats of this vintage, it features a moderate beam and a shoal draft keel option that makes it well-suited for exploring shallow bays and anchorages along protected coastlines. The cockpit is designed for comfortable day sailing and short-term cruising with family or friends. While not built for serious offshore work or competitive racing, the Coronado 27 excels as a forgiving platform for learning sailing fundamentals and enjoying relaxed coastal adventures. Its straightforward rigging and stable handling characteristics make it particularly appealing to newer sailors transitioning from smaller boats. Today, these boats are often sought after by sailors looking for an affordable entry into the cruising world, though prospective buyers should carefully evaluate the condition of older fiberglass and through-hull fittings typical of 1970s construction methods.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.67 ft / 8.13 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
Beam 8.50 ft / 2.59 m
Max Draft 5.42 ft / 1.65 m
Displacement 6,250.00 lb / 2,835 kg
Ballast 2,550.00 lb / 1,157 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Tripp Jr.
Builder Coronado Yachts (USA)
First Built 1970
Last Built 1973
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
231
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
40.8
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
262.04
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. 4.01 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 14.28
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.75 ft / 3.28 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 302.00 ft² / 28.06 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Westerbeke
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 6
Fuel Capacity 9 gals / 34 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Coronado 27 ★
26.7 ft
Cal 2 27
26.6 ft
Niagara 26
26.7 ft
Tanzer 27
26.6 ft
LWL
Coronado 27 ★
22.0 ft
Cal 2 27
22.1 ft
Niagara 26
23.0 ft
Tanzer 27
22.5 ft
Beam
Coronado 27 ★
8.5 ft
Cal 2 27
9.3 ft
Niagara 26
8.3 ft
Tanzer 27
9.5 ft
Displacement
Coronado 27 ★
6 lbs
Cal 2 27
6 lbs
Niagara 26
4 lbs
Tanzer 27
6 lbs
Ballast
Coronado 27 ★
2 lbs
Cal 2 27
3 lbs
Niagara 26
1 lbs
Tanzer 27
2 lbs
Sail Area
Coronado 27 ★
Cal 2 27
374 sq ft
Niagara 26
316 sq ft
Tanzer 27
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Coronado 27 ★
231 s/nm
Cal 2 27
Niagara 26
188 s/nm
Tanzer 27
216 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Coronado 27 ★
Cal 2 27
16.9
Niagara 26
20.1
Tanzer 27
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Coronado 27 ★
40.8 %
Cal 2 27
Niagara 26
Tanzer 27
36.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Coronado 27 ★
Cal 2 27
22.8
Niagara 26
15.2
Tanzer 27
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Coronado 27 ★
Cal 2 27
1.97
Niagara 26
2.10
Tanzer 27
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Coronado 27 ★
262
Cal 2 27
Niagara 26
Tanzer 27
242
Hull Speed
Coronado 27 ★
Cal 2 27
6.3 kts
Niagara 26
6.4 kts
Tanzer 27
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Coronado 27 ★
Cal 2 27
1.9
Niagara 26
3.9
Tanzer 27
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