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Fingal
Designer: Knud Riemers  ·  Builder: Fimoverken (Swe)  ·  First built: 1964
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About the Fingal

Designed by renowned naval architect Knud Riemers and built by Swedish yard Fimoverken starting in 1964, this 27-foot sailboat represents classic Scandinavian craftsmanship from the golden age of fiberglass boat building. With 200 hulls produced, the Fingal earned a solid reputation among sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser with good sailing characteristics. The boat's moderate proportions strike an appealing balance between performance and comfort. Her fin keel configuration and masthead sloop rig provide reliable sailing qualities, while the substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio ensures good stability and seaworthiness. At 6,700 pounds displacement, she offers enough heft for confident coastal passages while remaining manageable for a small crew. The Fingal's comfort ratio of 30.73 indicates a motion that favors sailing performance over ultimate stability, making her an engaging boat to sail rather than a heavy cruiser. Her capsize screening value of 1.59 suggests good offshore capability for a boat this size, though she's best suited for coastal cruising and weekend adventures. Swedish build quality from this era was exemplary, and surviving examples often show the robust construction standards that made Scandinavian boats highly sought after in the used market.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.25 ft / 8.31 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.18 ft / 6.46 m
Beam 7.50 ft / 2.29 m
Max Draft 4.33 ft / 1.32 m
Displacement 6,700.00 lb / 3,039 kg
Ballast 2,650.00 lb / 1,202 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 340.00 ft² / 31.59 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Knud Riemers
Builder Fimoverken (SWE)
First Built 1964
Number Built 200
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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
 15.35
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
 39.55
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
 314.81
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
 30.73
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
 1.59
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. 6.17 kn
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. 567.59 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Type Diesel
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