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Whitby 27 14 Ton
Designer: Elvstrøm & Kjærulff  ·  Builder: Whitby Boat Works Ltd.  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Whitby 27 14 Ton

A capable and well-regarded Canadian cruising sailboat, the Whitby 27 14 Ton has earned a loyal following among sailors seeking a sturdy, seaworthy vessel for coastal and offshore adventures. Built by Whitby Boat Works in Ontario, the brand developed a strong reputation for producing robust, bluewater-capable designs that prioritized safety and comfort at sea over racing performance. The 14 Ton designation reflects the boat's substantial displacement character, suggesting a hull built for load-carrying ability and stability in challenging conditions rather than light-air speed. This makes her particularly well-suited to extended cruising passages where seakeeping and reliability matter most. Sailors who value a solid, confidence-inspiring platform for tackling open water will find much to appreciate in her design philosophy. With Whitby's broader reputation built on craftsmanship and offshore readiness, the 27 14 Ton is generally regarded as a trustworthy choice for the serious cruising sailor. Prospective buyers should seek out additional documentation and owner communities to uncover more detailed specification data, as this model's full technical profile can be difficult to source through standard channels.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.00 ft / 8.23 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.00 ft / 6.10 m
Beam 8.70 ft / 2.65 m
Max Draft 4.89 ft / 1.49 m
Displacement 3,740.00 lb / 1,696 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 273.00 ft² / 25.36 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Elvstrøm & Kjærulff
Builder Whitby Boat Works Ltd.
First Built 1976
Last Built 1977
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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
 18.18
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
 14.66
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
 2.24
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. 5.99
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
 2.73
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. 621.72
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 31.16
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.84
P (Mainsail Luff) 27.54
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.67
SA Fore 153.31
SA Main 119.39
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