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Luders 27 1960
Designer: A. E. Luders  ·  Builder: C. E. Ryder  ·  First built: 1960
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About the Luders 27 1960

Emerging from the renowned Luders Marine Construction yard in 1960, this 27-footer represents classic American yacht design from sailing's golden era. The Luders name carried significant weight in the sailing world, with the Connecticut-based builder having established a reputation for producing well-built boats that balanced performance with seaworthiness. While detailed specifications remain scarce, boats from this period and builder typically featured traditional construction methods and time-tested design principles that prioritized durability over cutting-edge performance. The Luders 27 would have been primarily suited for coastal cruising and day sailing, offering the kind of solid, predictable handling characteristics that made the builder's reputation. Given the era and Luders' design philosophy, this boat likely exhibits moderate proportions with a comfortable cockpit and practical accommodations below. The construction quality associated with the Luders name suggests a vessel built to withstand the test of time, making surviving examples potentially attractive to sailors seeking classic character with proven seaworthiness. For those drawn to traditional sailboat design and the romance of 1960s yacht building, the Luders 27 represents an opportunity to own a piece of American sailing heritage.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.92 ft / 8.51 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.00 ft / 6.10 m
Beam 8.83 ft / 2.69 m
Max Draft 4.25 ft / 1.30 m
Displacement 7,600.00 lb / 3,447 kg
Ballast 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 340.00 ft² / 31.59 m²
Headroom 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer A. E. Luders
Builder C. E. Ryder
First Built 1960
Last Built 1985
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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
14.12
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
28.84
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
1.8
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. 5.99
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
0.88
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. 631.01
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 30.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.25
P (Mainsail Luff) 31.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.0
SA Fore 153.75
SA Main 186.0
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