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Soverel 27
Designer: Mark Soverel  ·  Builder: Tartan Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1986
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About the Soverel 27

Designed by Mark Soverel, the Soverel 27 is a performance-oriented sailboat that earned a solid reputation on the racing circuit during its era. Built with speed and responsiveness in mind, this design reflects Soverel's broader philosophy of creating lightweight, competitive hulls that reward skilled sailors with an exciting and dynamic experience on the water. Well suited to buoy racing and competitive club sailing, the Soverel 27 appeals to sailors who prioritize performance over cruising comfort. Its hull form is oriented toward speed in a variety of conditions, making it a capable boat for coastal racing and one-design competition. While not designed as a bluewater cruiser, experienced sailors have used the platform for spirited coastal passages where its lively handling characteristics truly shine. For those researching a used performance sailboat, the Soverel 27 represents an opportunity to own a piece of American racing sailboat heritage at a relatively accessible price point. Prospective buyers should thoroughly inspect any example for hull integrity and rigging condition, as older performance boats of this type can require meaningful upkeep to remain race-ready and seaworthy.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.52 ft / 8.08 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.92 ft / 6.68 m
Beam 8.75 ft / 2.67 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Displacement 3,900.00 lb / 1,769 kg
Ballast 1,600.00 lb / 726 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Mark Soverel
Builder Tartan Marine (USA)
First Built 1986
Last Built 1987
Number Built 27
Related Sailboats ["Cc 27 Mk V" · "S2 27" · "Cal 3 27" · "Tanzer 27" · "Hunter 265"]
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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
 138
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
 41.03
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
 165.31
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. 4.11 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 23.51
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 363.00 ft² / 33.72 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
How It Compares

vs. Cal 3 27, S2 27, Tanzer 27

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Dimensions
LOA
Soverel 27 ★
26.5 ft
Cal 3 27
26.7 ft
S2 27
26.6 ft
Tanzer 27
26.6 ft
LWL
Soverel 27 ★
21.9 ft
Cal 3 27
23.3 ft
S2 27
23.3 ft
Tanzer 27
22.5 ft
Beam
Soverel 27 ★
8.8 ft
Cal 3 27
9.0 ft
S2 27
9.3 ft
Tanzer 27
9.5 ft
Displacement
Soverel 27 ★
3 lbs
Cal 3 27
5 lbs
S2 27
5 lbs
Tanzer 27
6 lbs
Ballast
Soverel 27 ★
1 lbs
Cal 3 27
2 lbs
S2 27
2 lbs
Tanzer 27
2 lbs
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Soverel 27 ★
138 s/nm
Cal 3 27
—
S2 27
—
Tanzer 27
216 s/nm
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Soverel 27 ★
41.0 %
Cal 3 27
38.5 %
S2 27
40.0 %
Tanzer 27
36.3 %
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Soverel 27 ★
165
Cal 3 27
184
S2 27
175
Tanzer 27
242
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