ARGONAUTA 27
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 27 ft |
| LWL | 26 ft |
| Beam | 20 ft |
| Draft | 4.5 ft/ 1.18 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,400 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.8 kn |
About the ARGONAUTA 27
The ARGONAUTA 27 has aft folding akas that reduce the beam to 8.5' for trailering. Listed dimensions changed slightly into the 1990's.
The Argonauta 27 is a lightweight, performance-oriented fractional sloop designed by Dick Newick and built by Tremolino Boat Co. in the USA during 1986. With a displacement of 2400.0 lb and a high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 33.64, this vessel prioritizes speed and agility over heavy displacement comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits active coastal cruisers and day sailors who value responsive handling and easy trailering due to its light displacement, rather than those seeking heavy bluewater stability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low comfort ratio of 2.61 and a capsize ratio of 5.98, the Argonauta 27 is best suited for protected coastal waters rather than extended offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other late-1980s lightweight fractional sloops like the Catalina 27 or O'Day 27, which share similar fractional rig configurations and coastal cruising roles.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the ARGONAUTA 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 27ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ARGONAUTA 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 ARGONAUTA 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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