AMERICAN 26/27
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 26 ft |
| LWL | 23.5 ft |
| Beam | 7.98 ft |
| Draft | 2.33 ft |
| Displacement | 4,000 lb |
| Ballast | 1,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.5 kn |
About the AMERICAN 26/27
aka (or similar) AMERICAN 26 AMERICAN 27 AMERICAN 8.0
The American 26/27 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Arthur S. Henry and built by American Mariner Industries (USA) in 1976. With a hull count of ?, this vessel represents a specific era of American production, characterized by its 26.0 ft LOA and 4000.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing, appealing to owners who prioritize ease of handling and trailerability over long-range offshore passage making.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.01 and a comfort ratio of 16.02, the American 26/27 is primarily designed for protected waters and lacks the heavy displacement and hull form typically required for serious bluewater voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the same era include the Catalina 25 and O'Day 23, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the entry-level cruising market with comparable beam and draft dimensions.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the AMERICAN 26/27 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 26ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the AMERICAN 26/27yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a AMERICAN 26/27? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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