Defender 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

26.25' · 8 m

Displ.

4,409 lbs · 2,000 kg

First year

1971

The Defender 27, launched in 1971 by Jachtwerf F. Dekker en Zonen, represents a significant chapter in Dutch yacht building, blending local craftsmanship with the burgeoning French design influence of the era. Penned by naval architect Jacques Gaubert, the Defender 27 was conceived during a period when the International Offshore Rule (IOR) began to influence even familyoriented cruisers. This model was a cornerstone of the "Defender" series, which aimed to provide a robust, fiberglass alternative to the traditional steel and wood vessels that had previously dominated the Dutch inland and coastal waters. The boat is characterized by its balanced proportions, featuring a relatively high ballast ratio that reflects the yard’s commitment to safety and seaworthiness. Historically, the Defender 27 shared its hull design DNA with the Mallard 9m, another Gaubert design, illustrating the crosspollination of yacht design between France and the Netherlands during the early 1970s.