Buccaneer 272 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

27.5' · 8.38 m

Displ.

5,200 lbs · 2,359 kg

First year

1978

The Buccaneer 272, produced during the peak of Bayliner’s foray into the sailing market in the midtolate 1970s, represents the brand’s quintessential philosophy of providing maximum interior volume at an accessible price point. Built by the US Yachts/Buccaneer division, the 272 was an evolution of earlier 27foot designs, intended to bridge the gap between trailerable weekenders and dedicated coastal cruisers. While many boats of this era prioritized narrow beams and deep drafts for offshore racing, the 272 embraced a wider, highfreeboard profile to cater to families who valued "dockside livability" as much as time under sail. This model remains a fixture in North American marinas, often serving as an entrylevel platform for sailors transitioning from smaller daysailers to overnightcapable vessels.