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Creekmore 27
Designer: Lee Creekmore  ·  Builder: Creekmore Boats (Usa)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Creekmore 27

Designed by Lee Creekmore and built by Creekmore Boats starting in 1984, this 27-footer represents a thoughtful approach to small boat cruising with performance characteristics that appeal to sailors seeking both comfort and capability. The hull's moderate proportions, featuring a 23-foot waterline and substantial 5,300-pound displacement, create a stable platform that inspires confidence in coastal waters. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling while the masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail management. With a ballast-to-displacement ratio of over 40 percent, the boat offers reassuring stability for extended passages. The generous beam of just over 10 feet maximizes interior volume while maintaining good sailing characteristics. Performance-oriented sailors will appreciate the healthy sail area that enables spirited sailing in light to moderate conditions, while the robust displacement ensures the boat won't be overwhelmed when conditions deteriorate. The low comfort ratio suggests this design prioritizes sailing ability over pure accommodation volume, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend adventures rather than extended liveaboard situations. Built with fiberglass construction, the Creekmore 27 represents solid American boatbuilding from the mid-1980s era, offering buyers a practical blend of seaworthiness and sailing enjoyment.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.00 ft / 8.23 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.00 ft / 7.01 m
Beam 10.08 ft / 3.07 m
Max Draft 5.60 ft / 1.71 m
Displacement 5,300.00 lb / 2,404 kg
Ballast 2,200.00 lb / 998 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 351.00 ft² / 32.61 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Lee Creekmore
Builder Creekmore Boats (USA)
First Built 1984
Related Sailboats ["J/27" · "Santa Cruz 27" · "Cs 27" · "Precision 27" · "Us 27"]
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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
 168
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
 18.53
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
 41.51
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
 194.47
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 15.59
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.32
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.43 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.75
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. 828.39 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.83
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 35.30 ft / 10.76 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.80 ft / 3.29 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 30.50 ft / 9.30 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.40 ft / 2.56 m
SA Fore 190.62 ft² / 17.71 m²
SA Main 128.10 ft² / 11.90 m²
SA Total (100%) 318.72 ft² / 29.61 m²
Est. Forestay Length 36.92 ft / 11.25 m
How It Compares

vs. Cs 27, Precision 27, Santa Cruz 27

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Dimensions
LOA
Creekmore 27 ★
27.0 ft
Cs 27
27.0 ft
Precision 27
27.0 ft
Santa Cruz 27
27.0 ft
LWL
Creekmore 27 ★
23.0 ft
Cs 27
23.9 ft
Precision 27
22.8 ft
Santa Cruz 27
24.1 ft
Beam
Creekmore 27 ★
10.1 ft
Cs 27
9.3 ft
Precision 27
10.0 ft
Santa Cruz 27
8.0 ft
Displacement
Creekmore 27 ★
5 lbs
Cs 27
6 lbs
Precision 27
5 lbs
Santa Cruz 27
3 lbs
Ballast
Creekmore 27 ★
2 lbs
Cs 27
2 lbs
Precision 27
1 lbs
Santa Cruz 27
1 lbs
Sail Area
Creekmore 27 ★
351 sq ft
Cs 27
453 sq ft
Precision 27
—
Santa Cruz 27
301 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Creekmore 27 ★
168 s/nm
Cs 27
204 s/nm
Precision 27
222 s/nm
Santa Cruz 27
144 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Creekmore 27 ★
18.5
Cs 27
21.8
Precision 27
—
Santa Cruz 27
23.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Creekmore 27 ★
41.5 %
Cs 27
—
Precision 27
33.3 %
Santa Cruz 27
50.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Creekmore 27 ★
15.6
Cs 27
19.4
Precision 27
—
Santa Cruz 27
11.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Creekmore 27 ★
2.32
Cs 27
2.05
Precision 27
—
Santa Cruz 27
2.22
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Creekmore 27 ★
194
Cs 27
—
Precision 27
202
Santa Cruz 27
95
Hull Speed
Creekmore 27 ★
6.4 kts
Cs 27
6.6 kts
Precision 27
—
Santa Cruz 27
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Creekmore 27 ★
2.8
Cs 27
2.6
Precision 27
—
Santa Cruz 27
5.3
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