Jeanneau Aquila 27 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Jeanneau Aquila 27 means looking at a Philippe Harlé design built by Jeanneau between 1977 and 1983, with about 1,040 examples afloat. The boat's three keel options and fractional rig make it a flexible small cruiser-racer, but the right specimen depends on where you intend to sail and what systems an earlier owner already installed.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Aquila 27 was produced with a deep iron keel (5.41–5.71 feet), a shallow iron keel (4.27–4.57 feet), and a fin keel (5.64–5.94 feet). The shallow-keel version is the one to target for inland waterways and shallow marinas, while the deep keel gives better righting moment and the fin keel prioritizes maneuverability over directional stability. All share two cabins and six berths on a 28.5-foot hull with a 9.84-foot beam, and the builder record shows a single 12-horsepower engine option though many boats carry an outboard for docking.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market these boats commonly carry an autopilot, chartplotter, inverter, AIS, and teak decks, with a swim platform frequently fitted as well. For a buyer, the autopilot and chartplotter with AIS form the core navigation cluster that reduces short-handed stress, while the inverter supports cabin power away from shore. Teak decks and a swim platform are comfort and access upgrades rather than systems you must budget to add.
What to Inspect
The capsize screening value of 2.20 means the Aquila 27 would not be accepted for ocean races, so confirm the boat's intended use matches your plans anchor. Verify which keel is fitted and its actual draft under load, since the deep and fin versions exceed five and a half feet while the shallow version stays under four and a half. Check the iron keel for corrosion at the hull joint, and confirm the outboard mounting or inboard installation matches the 5–6 hp docking norm if no fixed engine is present.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats typically appear in Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, France, Czechia, and Italy. A short buyer checklist: confirm keel type and draft for your waters, verify the navigation cluster (autopilot, chartplotter, AIS) is operational, inspect the iron keel attachment, and assess teak decks for soft spots. The Aquila 27 rewards a buyer who wants a beamy, berth-rich small French cruiser-racer without offshore-race pretensions.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Aquila 27. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 2 | $12,673 | — |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $17,480 | +37.9% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $16,897 | -3.3% |
| Feb 26 | 3 | $10,488 | -37.9% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $17,189 | +63.9% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $17,480 | +1.7% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $1,165 | -93.3% |
| Aug 26 | 3 | $19,228 | +1550.5% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Aquila 27 listings appear across 7 countries. Germany has the most listings with 4 (25.0%), followed by Portugal and Netherlands.
Country view
16 listings · 7 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8,740 | 4 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Portugal | $17,480 | 4 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Netherlands | $11,595 | 3 | 1 | 18.8% |
| France | $16,498 | 2 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Switzerland | $28,557 | 1 | 1 | 6.3% |
| Czech Republic | $16,897 | 1 | 0 | 6.3% |
| Italy | $18,645 | 1 | 0 | 6.3% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 27 | 26.83' | $ 7,900 | 77 | 20 |
| Jeanneau Aquila 27You are here | — | $ 17,188 | 16 | 4 |
| Mirage Yachts 27 | 27.17' | $ 5,000 | 9 | 4 |