Design and Construction
The hull is solid fibreglass, and the boat carries a swing keel with a ballast keel of 1,000 kg set into a 3,200 kg total displacement anchor. With a ballast ratio of 31 percent and a length-to-beam ratio of 2.97, she is comparatively beamy for her length, the 298 cm overall width giving her volume that the 186 cm maximum cabin height reinforces below anchor. The wetted surface runs about 26 m², and the immersion rate of roughly 176 kg per centimetre means she sits sensibly for her size. The builder describes the hull shape as conceived for high speeds, maneuverability, and light handling, while the raised transverse stability is claimed to permit a larger sail plan and better light-air speed without sacrificing the sense of security in harder going anchor.
Rig and Handling
She is rigged as a fractional sloop with an 11 m mast and a total sail area of 39 m², yielding a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 17.74 that marks her as a reasonably lively coastal performer anchor. The centreboard lifts to a 39 cm draft and drops to 165 cm, letting her skim over shoals yet stand to windward when deployed; yachtdatabase notes the draft runs 0.39–0.49 m (1.28–1.58 ft) dependent on load anchor. Sheet specifications are practical and uniform: jib and genoa sheets run 8.8 m at 10 mm, the mainsheet 22.1 m, and the spinnaker sheet 19.5 m, all 3/8 inch diameter. Writing in yachtdatabase, the capsize screening value of 2.04 places her outside ocean-race acceptance, a figure that simply confirms her as a sheltered-and-coastal cruiser rather than a bluewater racer anchor.
Accommodations
Below, the Antila 27 is rated for six people in comfort and eight at maximum, a generous count for 8.85 m overall that the 186 cm maximum cabin height makes tenable anchor. The manufacturer points to an ergonomic deck layout and refined details as part of a discreetly elegant presentation, and the cabin volume follows from the broad beam more than from any exaggerated length anchor.
Refits and Ownership
The recommended outboard power is 6 to 8 HP, a modest figure that keeps auxiliary costs low and simplifies bracket-mounted engine service compared with inboards anchor. The lifting board and outboard combination mean haulouts and trailering stay 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 deliver a measured turn of speed and easy handling, while the centreboard extends her cruising ground far beyond a fixed-keel 29-footer.
Pros
- Lifting centreboard gives 39 cm shoal draft yet 165 cm when lowered
- Beamy 298 cm hull with 186 cm cabin height supports six-comfort berthing
- 17.74 SA/D and 31% ballast ratio indicate a responsive coastal sailer
- Light 6–8 HP outboard requirement eases ownership and service
Cons
- Capsize screening of 2.04 excludes ocean-race classification
- Swing keel adds mechanical complexity versus a fixed fin
