Aloa 27 Buyer's Guide
Shopping a used Aloa 27 means looking at a French-built Frans Maas design from 1976 onward, a 28-foot masthead sloop with solid fiberglass hull and deck and an iron fin keel. These are coastal cruisers rather than offshore boats, and the brokerage stock tends to sit in the Mediterranean and adjacent Atlantic waters rather than farther afield.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Aloa 27 carries four berths and a fresh water tank of 238 liters, with headroom above average for the size anchor. Her beamy hull — more spacious than 73 percent of comparable designs — makes the belowdecks plan feel open for a 27-footer, and the 63-gallon water capacity supports extended weekend use. Buyers should expect the standard Maas interior rather than multiple factory plans.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, electric winches and a furling main are commonly fitted, the two upgrades that most change day-to-day handling for a small crew. The furling main simplifies short-handed sail reduction, while electric winches ease genoa trim without grinding. Beyond those, the boat may appear with either an 8-horsepower Yanmar YS8 or a 13-horsepower Volvo Penta MD7A diesel, and the 49-liter fuel tank is standard; buyers should confirm which engine is installed, since the faster cruising speed comes with the Volvo.
What to Inspect
The iron keel is the primary long-term concern on any example. Iron ballast corrodes over decades, and a buyer should look at the keel-hull joint and coating for rust staining, flaking, or soft spots at the leading edge, since breakdown there is the most likely structural weak point on a 1970s boat of this type. The solid fiberglass hull and deck avoid cored-laminate moisture problems, but a survey should still sound the hull for uniform hardness and check the deck for flex under load. The original 3/8-inch sheets and masthead rig are worth a visual check for chafe at the turns.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Aloa 27 are Portugal, Türkiye, Greece, and France. For a viewing, run through this short list:
- Confirm the engine model and service history
- Inspect the iron keel for corrosion at the joint
- Sound the solid fiberglass hull for softness
- Verify the furling main and electric winches operate
- Check the four berths and 238-liter tank for condition
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Aloa 27. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $14,566 | — |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $12,818 | -12.0% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $14,566 | +13.6% |
| May 26 | 1 | $13,867 | -4.8% |
Where they're listed
Aloa 27 listings appear across 4 countries. Portugal has the most listings with 3 (50.0%), followed by France and Greece.
Comparable models
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2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody 27 | 27.67' | $ 14,953 | 28 | 9 |
| Aloa 27You are here | — | $ 14,566 | 6 | 0 |