Bristol 27.7 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

27.25' · 8.31 m

Disp.

7,000 lbs · 3,175 kg

First year

1976

The Bristol 27.7 represents a distinct pivot point in the history of Bristol Yachts. While the company built its reputation on the fullkeeled, narrowbeam traditionalism of Carl Alberg’s designs—most notably the original Bristol 27—the 27.7 was a departure toward modern performance and increased interior volume. Penned by the legendary Ted Hood and introduced in the mid1970s, this model was designed to offer a more competitive edge under the MHS and IOR rating rules of the era while providing the "big boat" feel that growing families demanded. Unlike the earlier Alberg 27, which was a slender, fullkeeled cruiser, the 27.7 featured a much wider beam, a flatter underbody, and a choice between a deep fin keel or a versatile shoaldraft centerboard configuration.