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Wasa 270
Designer: Leif Ängermark  ·  Builder: Wasa Yachts  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Wasa 270

A compact Swedish-built sailboat, the Wasa 270 comes from a tradition of Scandinavian sailing that emphasizes practicality, seaworthiness, and performance in the often challenging coastal waters of the Baltic and North Sea regions. Designed as an accessible entry-level to mid-range cruiser-racer, this boat appeals to sailors looking for a versatile and manageable vessel suited to day sailing, coastal cruising, and club racing alike. The Wasa 270 carries the hallmarks typical of Scandinavian production sailboats of its era — a sturdy hull, responsive handling, and a design philosophy that balances affordability with genuine sailing capability. Its modest size makes it an attractive choice for small families or couples seeking a boat that is easy to single-hand or short-hand without sacrificing the satisfaction of real sailing performance. For those researching a first keelboat or a low-maintenance weekend cruiser, the Wasa 270 deserves consideration. Its Swedish heritage suggests a no-nonsense build quality, and its size lends itself well to trailering or berth-limited marinas, offering flexibility that larger cruising boats simply cannot match.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.21 ft / 8.29 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.61 ft / 7.20 m
Beam 8.36 ft / 2.55 m
Max Draft 5.41 ft / 1.65 m
Displacement 4,630.00 lb / 2,100 kg
Ballast 2,205.00 lb / 1,000 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 342.00 ft² / 31.77 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Leif Ängermark
Builder Wasa Yachts
First Built 1982
Related Sailboats ["Express 27" · "Hunter 27" · "Cape Dory 270" · "Mirage 27 Schmidt" · "Bristol 277"]
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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
 19.75
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
 17.12
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
 2.01
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. 6.51
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
 3.64
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. 705.26
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 28.52
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.84
P (Mainsail Luff) 32.3
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.46
SA Fore 140.32
SA Main 201.23
How It Compares

vs. Cape Dory 270, Hunter 27, Mirage 27 Schmidt

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Dimensions
LOA
Wasa 270 ★
27.2 ft
Cape Dory 270
27.3 ft
Hunter 27
27.2 ft
Mirage 27 Schmidt
27.2 ft
LWL
Wasa 270 ★
23.6 ft
Cape Dory 270
20.8 ft
Hunter 27
22.0 ft
Mirage 27 Schmidt
21.5 ft
Beam
Wasa 270 ★
8.4 ft
Cape Dory 270
9.4 ft
Hunter 27
9.2 ft
Mirage 27 Schmidt
9.3 ft
Displacement
Wasa 270 ★
4 lbs
Cape Dory 270
8 lbs
Hunter 27
7 lbs
Mirage 27 Schmidt
5 lbs
Ballast
Wasa 270 ★
2 lbs
Cape Dory 270
3 lbs
Hunter 27
3 lbs
Mirage 27 Schmidt
2 lbs
Sail Area
Wasa 270 ★
342 sq ft
Cape Dory 270
398 sq ft
Hunter 27
303 sq ft
Mirage 27 Schmidt
370 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Wasa 270 ★
—
Cape Dory 270
219 s/nm
Hunter 27
213 s/nm
Mirage 27 Schmidt
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Wasa 270 ★
19.8
Cape Dory 270
15.5
Hunter 27
13.2
Mirage 27 Schmidt
19.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Wasa 270 ★
—
Cape Dory 270
—
Hunter 27
42.9 %
Mirage 27 Schmidt
40.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Wasa 270 ★
17.1
Cape Dory 270
28.8
Hunter 27
—
Mirage 27 Schmidt
18.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Wasa 270 ★
2.01
Cape Dory 270
1.86
Hunter 27
—
Mirage 27 Schmidt
2.10
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Wasa 270 ★
—
Cape Dory 270
—
Hunter 27
293
Mirage 27 Schmidt
247
Hull Speed
Wasa 270 ★
6.5 kts
Cape Dory 270
6.1 kts
Hunter 27
—
Mirage 27 Schmidt
6.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Wasa 270 ★
3.6
Cape Dory 270
1.0
Hunter 27
—
Mirage 27 Schmidt
2.4
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