KYLIX 27
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 27 ft |
| LWL | 23.42 ft |
| Beam | 8.17 ft |
| Draft | 6.23 ft/ 3.02 ft min |
| Displacement | 15,679 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.5 kn |
About the KYLIX 27
Based on Griffith's own 'Kylix', This is the slightly modified MkII version. A longer version, the KYLIX 29 was also built (4 boats?).
The Kylix 27 is a robust, heavy-displacement cruiser designed by Maurice Griffiths and built by G. F. Smeeth/Bure Marine (UK) in 1979. With a displacement of 15679.0 lb and a D/L ratio of 544.89, this single-year production run emphasizes stability and seakeeping over speed.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideal for coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable passage-making vessel, particularly given the high frequency of bimini and solar panel installations indicating a focus on liveaboard comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.31, a full/long keel, and a comfort ratio of 60.27, the Kylix 27 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering excellent motion comfort and resistance to capsizing in heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-1970s British heavy-displacement cutters like the Hallberg-Rassy 31 or the Tartan 31, the Kylix shares a similar emphasis on safety, full keel stability, and conservative sail area (SA/D ratio of 9.66).
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the KYLIX 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 KYLIX 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 KYLIX 27? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
Similar Sailboats
Which engine powers your KYLIX 27?
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Brands sometimes mentioned for this model: Yanmar — is it one of these?
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Used sails that fit the KYLIX 27
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