Contessa 27 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

27.5' · 8.38 m

Disp.

5,750 lbs · 2,608 kg

First year

1981

The Contessa 27, designed by the prolific American naval architect Doug Peterson and built by the renowned Jeremy Rogers Ltd in Lymington, represents a bridge between the classic, longkeeled traditions of the earlier Contessa 26 and the modern, performanceoriented cruiserracers of the late 1970s. Introduced toward the end of the decade, the Contessa 27 was Jeremy Rogers’ response to the evolving International Offshore Rule (IOR) landscape, seeking to provide a vessel that offered more internal volume and "big boat" performance than its predecessors without sacrificing the legendary build quality of the Lymington yard. While less numerous than the iconic Contessa 32, the 27 is highly regarded by enthusiasts as a "sailor's boat," characterized by its robust construction and Doug Peterson’s hallmark ability to balance speed with seaworthiness. Information regarding its development can be found directly through the manufacturer at Jeremy Rogers Ltd.