SUN 27
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 27.5 ft |
| LWL | 22.5 ft |
| Beam | 9 ft |
| Draft | 4.33 ft |
| Displacement | 6,200 lb |
| Ballast | 2,300.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 33.9 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.9 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 29 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 358.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 201.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 342.9 sq ft |
About the SUN 27
Optional shoal draft keel: 3.75 ft The original boat, called a Cheetah 26, was designed by Edwin Monk Jr. Bob Perry was contracted to make some revisions including elimination of an outboard well and a new raised deck and lowered house. This revised version became the SUN 27 (also known as the SUN 838). Sun Yachts/Reinell Boat Co. continued to build the Sun 27 until 1980 when Reinell closed its doors. At that point, the molds were sold to Specialty Yachts who, in turn, commissioned Spencer Boats Ltd to build the what would then be called the SUNSTAR 28.
Direct variant of the SUN 27
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 27.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
5 reported issues across 2 systems for the SUN 27, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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