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Triton 27
Designer: Doug Peterson (Unauthorized)  ·  Builder: Pearson Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Triton 27

A classic among American production sailboats, the Triton 27 earned a devoted following during its production run beginning in the late 1950s under the Pearson Yachts banner. Designed by Carl Alberg, this full-keel sloop carries the unmistakable lines of mid-century offshore thinking — a deep forefoot, generous beam, and a hull form built to handle open water with confidence rather than sprint around a racecourse. Sailors drawn to the Triton tend to value seaworthiness and character above outright speed. The boat has a well-established reputation as a capable coastal and offshore cruiser, comfortable enough for extended passages and sturdy enough to inspire confidence in deteriorating conditions. Its full keel provides directional stability and a forgiving motion in a seaway, qualities that have made it a perennial favorite among bluewater-minded sailors on modest budgets. Decades after production ended, active class associations and a steady resale market speak to the Triton's enduring appeal. For a buyer seeking a proven, historically significant cruiser with real offshore credentials, the Triton 27 remains a compelling option worth serious consideration.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.00 ft / 8.23 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.25 ft / 7.09 m
Beam 9.50 ft / 2.90 m
Max Draft 5.16 ft / 1.57 m
Displacement 6,250.00 lb / 2,835 kg
Ballast 2,024.00 lb / 918 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Doug Peterson (unauthorized)
Builder Pearson Yachts (USA)
First Built 1984
Related Sailboats ["J/27" · "Cs 27" · "Santa Cruz 27" · "Precision 27" · "Us 27"]
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Performance Ratios
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
32.38
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
222.01
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. 4.73 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 14.76
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.75 ft / 3.28 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 312.00 ft² / 28.99 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 222.01
How It Compares

vs. Cs 27, Precision 27, Santa Cruz 27

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Dimensions
LOA
Triton 27 ★
27.0 ft
Cs 27
27.0 ft
Precision 27
27.0 ft
Santa Cruz 27
27.0 ft
LWL
Triton 27 ★
23.3 ft
Cs 27
23.9 ft
Precision 27
22.8 ft
Santa Cruz 27
24.1 ft
Beam
Triton 27 ★
9.5 ft
Cs 27
9.3 ft
Precision 27
10.0 ft
Santa Cruz 27
8.0 ft
Displacement
Triton 27 ★
6 lbs
Cs 27
6 lbs
Precision 27
5 lbs
Santa Cruz 27
3 lbs
Ballast
Triton 27 ★
2 lbs
Cs 27
2 lbs
Precision 27
1 lbs
Santa Cruz 27
1 lbs
Sail Area
Triton 27 ★
Cs 27
453 sq ft
Precision 27
Santa Cruz 27
301 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Triton 27 ★
Cs 27
204 s/nm
Precision 27
222 s/nm
Santa Cruz 27
144 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Triton 27 ★
Cs 27
21.8
Precision 27
Santa Cruz 27
23.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Triton 27 ★
32.4 %
Cs 27
Precision 27
33.3 %
Santa Cruz 27
50.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Triton 27 ★
Cs 27
19.4
Precision 27
Santa Cruz 27
11.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Triton 27 ★
Cs 27
2.05
Precision 27
Santa Cruz 27
2.22
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Triton 27 ★
222
Cs 27
Precision 27
202
Santa Cruz 27
95
Hull Speed
Triton 27 ★
Cs 27
6.6 kts
Precision 27
Santa Cruz 27
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Triton 27 ★
Cs 27
2.6
Precision 27
Santa Cruz 27
5.3
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