Question 1

What are the specs of the BUCCANEER 275?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 275 has the following specifications: 26.67ft LOA, 8ft beam, 2.3ft draft, 5,850lb displacement, 1,650.3lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the BUCCANEER 275 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Bayliner Marine Corp. (USA), first built in 1976.

Question 3

Is the BUCCANEER 275 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 275 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 23.28, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.78, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the BUCCANEER 275?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 275 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 18.78, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 205.67, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a BUCCANEER 275?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a BUCCANEER 275 is estimated at $1.2K – $3.1K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a BUCCANEER 275 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the BUCCANEER 275 (26.67ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.2K – $3.1K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 26.67ft boat: Florida: $4,800-$12,800/year. California: $4,500-$11,200/year. Massachusetts: $3,400-$7,500/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,400-$9,300/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,200-$5,800/year. Texas: $1,900-$5,800/year. Washington: $3,800-$8,300/year. Michigan: $1,900-$4,100/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,900-$5,800/year. South Carolina: $4,200-$8,000/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $21K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a BUCCANEER 275?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the BUCCANEER 275 (26.67ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,800-$12,800/year. California: $4,500-$11,200/year. Massachusetts: $3,400-$7,500/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,400-$9,300/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,200-$5,800/year. Texas: $1,900-$5,800/year. Washington: $3,800-$8,300/year. Michigan: $1,900-$4,100/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,900-$5,800/year. South Carolina: $4,200-$8,000/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the BUCCANEER 275?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 3 issues reported for the BUCCANEER 275 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rudder, rigging, keel, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the BUCCANEER 275.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a BUCCANEER 275?

Accepted Answer

When buying a BUCCANEER 275, SailPages.com has compiled 3 model-specific issues reported by owners across rudder, rigging, keel. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the BUCCANEER 275 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the BUCCANEER 275?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 275 has the following rig dimensions: I=30.3ft (foretriangle height), J=10.5ft (foretriangle base), P=26.25ft (mainsail luff), E=10.75ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 311.5 sq ft. Jib area: 159.1 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the BUCCANEER 275 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 275 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 26.67ft LOA, comfort ratio 23.28, capsize ratio 1.78, SA/disp 18.78. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	26.67 ft
LWL	23.33 ft
Beam	8 ft
Draft	2.3 ft
Displacement	5,850 lb
Ballast	1,650.3 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.5 kn

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

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