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ALLEGRO 27

ALLEGRO 27

ACVA-Båt🇸🇪· Design: Lars Olof Norlin
$5,723 avg$4,360 – $7,085 (2 listings)1967–1981350 built
$1.1K – $2.9K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFull/Long

Specifications

Hull

LOA26.35 ft
LWL24.02 ft
Beam9.05 ft
Draft4.1 ft
Displacement6,504 lb
Ballast1,795.5 lb
Material10.0
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.6 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height32.71 ft
Jforetriangle base10.24 ft
Pmainsail luff28.22 ft
Emainsail foot10.99 ft
FLforestay10.2 ft
Mainsail335 sq ft
Jib (100%)167.5 sq ft
Spinnaker284.7 sq ft

Accommodation

Cabins1
Berths5
Heads4
Water23.8 L
Fuel6.6 L
CE category18.5

About the ALLEGRO 27

Winner of a design competition sponsored by the Koster Class Association (of Sweden? 1965).

Sailpages Buyer's Take

Designed by Lars Olof Norlin and built by ACVA-Båt (SWE) from 1967–1981, the Allegro 27 is a compact, full-keel sloop with 350 hulls produced. Its 6504.0 lb displacement and 1795.5 lb ballast provide a stable, comfortable platform for its 26.35 ft LOA.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a manageable, trailerable package with a 4.1 ft max draft that allows access to shallow harbors. Its 21.62 comfort ratio indicates it is well-suited for relaxed, motion-moderated cruising rather than high-performance racing.
Bluewater capability:
With a low 1.94 capsize ratio and 209.51 D/L ratio, the Allegro 27 is capable of protected offshore passages, though its 14.88 SA/D ratio suggests it is best suited for moderate winds rather than heavy weather bluewater racing.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Tartan 27 and O'Day 27, which share similar 1970s full-keel designs and displacement characteristics. These vessels offer similar coastal cruising capabilities and interior volume within the 26-27 ft LOA range.

Performance

Comfort21.6
Capsize1.94
SA/Disp14.9
Disp/Len210
Bal/Disp44.1

Estimated Value

Limited Data
Based on 2 listings
Low
$4,337
Estimated Value
$4,924
High
$5,510
Inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 26.35ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$1.1K – $2.9K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

6 reported issues across 4 systems for the ALLEGRO 27, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

2 critical1 major3 minor
Rudder2Structural2Rigging1Keel1

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