Bristol 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Alberg·1966 – 1978·~337 hulls·Bristol Yachts
Bristol 27 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.16' · 8.28 m
Displ.
6,600 lbs · 2,994 kg
First year
1966

The Bristol 27 stands as a milestone in American production boat building, representing the vessel that launched the Bristol Yacht Company into the mainstream in 1966. Designed by the legendary Carl Alberg, the 27 followed his signature design philosophy: a full keel, narrow beam, and graceful overhangs. Over a production run that spanned until 1978, the company produced more than 1,300 units, making it one of the most successful fiberglass sailboats of its era. It was marketed as a rugged, goanywhere pocket cruiser capable of punching far above its weight class in heavy weather, a reputation it maintains in the "classic plastic" community today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,000
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bristol 27 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 4,00022100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bristol 35.535.5'$ 39,7004219
Island Packet 2726.5'$ 29,9004010
Little Harbor 4040.16'$ 40,750263
Bristol 38.838.25'$ 63,900209
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,627209
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Bristol 29.929.92'$ 11,700141
Ericson 2726.75'$ 8,085124
Sabre Yachts 2727'$ 4,703116
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061
Bristol 27You are here$ 4,00022

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bristol 27 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bristol 27 over the past 12 months is $4,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bristol 27 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Bristol 27 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bristol 27 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bristol 27 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bristol 27 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bristol 27 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bristol 27?+
Comparable models include Bristol 35.5, Island Packet 27, Little Harbor 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.