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Parker 275

Designer: Ron Holland  ·  Builder: Parker Yachts  ·  First built: 1990
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About the Parker 275

A compact and capable coastal cruiser, the Parker 275 comes from Parker Boats, a well-regarded British boatbuilder with a long history of producing practical, sea-kindly vessels. Designed with the discerning weekend sailor in mind, the 275 offers a blend of comfort and performance that makes it an appealing choice for those looking to explore coastal waters with confidence. Parker has built a strong reputation for crafting boats that handle real-world conditions with composure, and the 275 follows in that tradition. The design prioritizes seaworthiness and ease of handling, making it accessible to sailors of varying experience levels without sacrificing the qualities that more seasoned skippers appreciate. Its proportions suggest a vessel well-suited to day sailing and short coastal passages, with enough accommodation to extend trips into overnight adventures. For buyers researching an entry into British-built quality without the commitment of a larger yacht, the Parker 275 deserves serious consideration. Its pedigree speaks to durability and thoughtful design, and it benefits from the kind of brand loyalty and owner community that typically surrounds established builders with proven track records.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.92 ft / 8.51 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.50 ft / 7.47 m
Beam 9.25 ft / 2.82 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Min Draft 1.25 ft / 0.38 m
Displacement 5,500.00 lb / 2,495 kg
Ballast 2,050.00 lb / 930 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 380.00 ft² / 35.30 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ron Holland
Builder Parker Yachts
First Built 1990
Last Built 2009
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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
 19.57
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
 17.2
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
 2.1
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. 6.63
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
 3.14
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. 809.76
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 32.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 31.25
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.5
SA Fore 168.0
SA Main 164.06
How It Compares

vs. Dehler 28, Ericson 28 2, Etap 28I, Pogo 850, Precision 28

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Dimensions
LOA
Parker 275 ★
27.9 ft
Dehler 28
27.9 ft
Ericson 28 2
28.0 ft
Etap 28I
28.0 ft
Pogo 850
27.9 ft
Precision 28
28.0 ft
LWL
Parker 275 ★
24.5 ft
Dehler 28
22.3 ft
Ericson 28 2
23.3 ft
Etap 28I
23.8 ft
Pogo 850
27.2 ft
Precision 28
23.0 ft
Beam
Parker 275 ★
9.3 ft
Dehler 28
9.2 ft
Ericson 28 2
10.0 ft
Etap 28I
10.3 ft
Pogo 850
11.8 ft
Precision 28
10.0 ft
Displacement
Parker 275 ★
5 lbs
Dehler 28
5 lbs
Ericson 28 2
7 lbs
Etap 28I
6 lbs
Pogo 850
6 lbs
Precision 28
5 lbs
Ballast
Parker 275 ★
2 lbs
Dehler 28
2 lbs
Ericson 28 2
3 lbs
Etap 28I
—
Pogo 850
1 lbs
Precision 28
1 lbs
Sail Area
Parker 275 ★
380 sq ft
Dehler 28
369 sq ft
Ericson 28 2
411 sq ft
Etap 28I
358 sq ft
Pogo 850
560 sq ft
Precision 28
—
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Parker 275 ★
19.6
Dehler 28
19.0
Ericson 28 2
17.2
Etap 28I
17.1
Pogo 850
26.7
Precision 28
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Parker 275 ★
—
Dehler 28
40.0 %
Ericson 28 2
—
Etap 28I
—
Pogo 850
30.4 %
Precision 28
34.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Parker 275 ★
17.2
Dehler 28
18.5
Ericson 28 2
21.8
Etap 28I
17.2
Pogo 850
13.0
Precision 28
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Parker 275 ★
2.10
Dehler 28
2.08
Ericson 28 2
2.05
Etap 28I
2.24
Pogo 850
2.58
Precision 28
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Parker 275 ★
—
Dehler 28
221
Ericson 28 2
—
Etap 28I
204
Pogo 850
136
Precision 28
201
Hull Speed
Parker 275 ★
6.6 kts
Dehler 28
6.3 kts
Ericson 28 2
6.5 kts
Etap 28I
6.5 kts
Pogo 850
7.0 kts
Precision 28
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Parker 275 ★
3.1
Dehler 28
2.7
Ericson 28 2
2.1
Etap 28I
2.7
Pogo 850
—
Precision 28
—
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