Design and Construction
The Antila 27 has a solid-fibreglass hull and a swing keel, with 1,000 kg of ballast in a total displacement of 3,200 kg. Its ballast ratio is 31 percent. Hull, ballast, and displacement specifications
With a length-to-beam ratio of 2.97, the boat is comparatively beamy for its length. Its 298 cm overall width provides interior volume, reinforced below by a maximum cabin height of 186 cm. Wetted surface is about 26 m², while an immersion rate of roughly 176 kg per centimetre means it sits sensibly for its size.
The builder says the hull shape was conceived for high speeds, maneuverability, and light handling. Its raised transverse stability is also claimed to allow a larger sail plan and better light-air speed without sacrificing the sense of security in harder going.
Rig and Handling
The fractional sloop rig carries an 11 m mast and 39 m² of sail. That gives the Antila 27 a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 17.74, marking it as a reasonably lively coastal performer. Rig and performance figures
The centreboard reduces draft to 39 cm when raised and increases it to 165 cm when lowered, working in combination with a wing keel. This lets the boat cross shoal water while retaining the draft needed to stand to windward. Yachtdatabase gives a draft range of 0.39–0.49 m (1.28–1.58 ft), depending on load.
Sheet specifications are practical and uniform. The jib and genoa sheets are each 8.8 m long and 10 mm in diameter. The mainsheet is 22.1 m long, and the spinnaker sheet is 19.5 m; both are 3/8 inch in diameter.
Yachtdatabase lists a capsize screening value of 2.04, which places the boat outside ocean-race acceptance. That figure simply confirms the Antila 27’s role as a sheltered-water and coastal cruiser rather than a bluewater racer.
Accommodations
The Antila 27 is rated to accommodate six people comfortably and eight at maximum—a generous count for a boat measuring 8.85 m overall. The 186 cm maximum cabin height helps make that capacity tenable. Dimensions and accommodation capacity
The manufacturer describes an ergonomic deck layout and refined details as part of a discreetly elegant presentation. Below, the generous cabin volume comes more from the broad beam than from any exaggerated length.
Auxiliary Power and Ownership
Recommended outboard power is 6 to 8 HP. This modest requirement helps keep auxiliary costs low, while a bracket-mounted outboard is simpler to service than an inboard. Recommended outboard power
The lifting board and outboard combination also keeps haulouts and trailering straightforward for a boat of this displacement.
The Verdict
The Antila 27 is a modern Polish coastal cruiser that trades offshore ambition for shoal-draft flexibility and a roomy, beam-driven interior. The Orych-designed hull and rig offer a measured turn of speed and easy handling, while the centreboard opens cruising grounds that would be inaccessible to a fixed-keel 29-footer.
Pros
- Lifting centreboard provides a 39 cm shoal draft and 165 cm draft when lowered
- Beamy 298 cm hull and 186 cm cabin height support comfortable berthing for six
- 17.74 SA/D and 31 percent ballast ratio indicate a responsive coastal sailer
- Modest 6–8 HP outboard requirement eases ownership and servicing
Cons
- Capsize screening value of 2.04 excludes ocean-race classification
- Swing keel adds mechanical complexity compared with a fixed fin
