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Newport 27 1
Designer: C&C Design Group  ·  Builder: Capital Yachts Inc. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Newport 27 1

Designed by the renowned C&C Design Group and built by Capital Yachts beginning in 1970, this 27-footer represents classic early 1970s design philosophy with its moderate displacement hull and balanced proportions. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling characteristics that made these boats popular among both weekend sailors and racing enthusiasts. With a displacement of 6,000 pounds and 2,500 pounds of ballast, the Newport 27 1 strikes a reasonable balance between stability and performance. The masthead sloop rig carries 345 square feet of sail area, providing adequate power for coastal sailing and light recreational racing. Her 21.5-foot waterline length contributes to a theoretical hull speed of 6.21 knots, while the comfortable 9.18-foot beam offers decent interior volume for a boat this size. The comfort ratio of 20.9 suggests this is primarily a daysailer or light coastal cruiser rather than a heavy-weather offshore passage maker. Her capsize screening formula of 2.02 indicates reasonable stability for protected waters and moderate conditions. This fiberglass construction boat appeals to sailors seeking an affordable entry into keelboat sailing or those wanting a manageable size for single-handed sailing in coastal environments.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.00 ft / 8.23 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.50 ft / 6.55 m
Beam 9.18 ft / 2.80 m
Max Draft 4.25 ft / 1.30 m
Displacement 6,000.00 lb / 2,722 kg
Ballast 2,500.00 lb / 1,134 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 345.00 ft² / 32.05 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C&C Design Group
Builder Capital Yachts Inc. (USA)
First Built 1970
Associations Capital Yachts Info
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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
 16.77
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
 41.67
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
 269.52
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
 20.9
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
 2.02
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. 6.21 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
 1.98
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. 705.22 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. 16.76
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 34.00 ft / 10.36 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 29.00 ft / 8.84 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.30 ft / 3.14 m
SA Fore 195.50 ft² / 18.16 m²
SA Main 149.35 ft² / 13.88 m²
SA Total (100%) 344.85 ft² / 32.04 m²
Est. Forestay Length 35.89 ft / 10.94 m
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 15 gals / 57 L
Water Capacity 20 gals / 76 L
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