BUCCANEER 270
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 26.67 ft |
| LWL | 23.33 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 2.25 ft |
| Displacement | 5,000 lb |
| Ballast | 1,650 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 30.3 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 26.25 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10.75 ft |
| FLforestay | 10.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 311.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 159.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 270.4 sq ft |
About the BUCCANEER 270
The BUCCANEER 270 is the same as the 275 but without a diesel inboard engine. Same hull as BUCCANEER 285.
The Buccaneer 270 is a compact, trailerable sloop designed by Bob Neck & Clark Scarboro and built by Bayliner Marine Corp. (USA) in 1975. With a production run limited to that single year and an unknown total hull count, it represents a specific era of American trailer-sailer design.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and weekend getaways, particularly for owners seeking a trailerable package with a shallow 2.25 ft draft that allows access to protected bays and rivers.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 5000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.87, the Buccaneer 270 is designed for coastal protection rather than offshore bluewater passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 23 and Pearson 23, as they share similar trailerable dimensions, masthead sloop rigs, and a focus on family-friendly coastal sailing from the mid-1970s.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 26.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
7 reported issues across 6 systems for the BUCCANEER 270, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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