ISLANDER 27-2
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 27.25 ft |
| LWL | 23 ft |
| Beam | 8.33 ft |
| Draft | 3.33 ft |
| Displacement | 4,350 lb |
| Ballast | 1,700 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 29.75 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.4 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 29 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 296.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 139.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 237.7 sq ft |
About the ISLANDER 27-2
Newport Offshore Yachts of California had aquired the Islander brand/name as well as many of the original molds. However this ISLANDER 27 is entirely different from the first version (1969). How many (or if any) of these were actually built is unknown.
The Islander 27-2 is a fractional sloop designed by an unknown designer and built by Newport Offshore Yachts in 1987. With a build count of unknown quantity, this vessel represents a specific snapshot of late-1980s production from this builder.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a manageable 27-foot package with a fractional rig for easier handling. Its moderate displacement and beam make it suitable for protected waters and short offshore passages.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 4350.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.04, the Islander 27-2 is primarily a coastal cruiser with limited bluewater capability due to its light displacement and fin keel design.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Catalina 27 and O'Day 27, which share similar dimensions and target the same coastal cruising market. These vessels offer similar fractional sloop rigs and displacement characteristics for easy single-handed or couple sailing.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the ISLANDER 27-2 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 27.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ISLANDER 27-2yet 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 ISLANDER 27-2? 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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