Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.2 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 21.7′, the Verl 27 tops out around 6.2 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √21.7′ LWL = 6.2 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Ballast / Displacement
39.7%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
205
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.2kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Verl 27 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cal 27
Contest 27
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Verl 27.
| Verl 27 | Bristol 277 | Cal 27 | Cc 27 Mk I | Contest 27 | Lm 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 27.3 | 27.3 | 27.3 | 27.3 | 27.3 | 27.4 |
| LWL | 21.7 | 22.5 | 22.3 | 22.2 | 21.7 | 23.3 |
| Beam | 8.5 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Displacement | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Ballast | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sail Area | — | 342 | 350 | 344 | 346 | 323 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | 198 | — | 228 | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 15.0 | 18.3 | 18.4 | 18.6 | 12.2 |
| Bal/Disp | 39.7 | 40.7 | 50.5 | 48.5 | 46.8 | 45.0 |
| Comfort | — | 21.1 | 18.8 | 17.6 | 18.6 | 29.7 |
| Capsize | — | 2.09 | 2.06 | 2.13 | 2.06 | 1.75 |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.5 |