Leisure 27 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Leisure 27 means taking on a Frank Pryor-designed, UK-built 1977-launched cruiser of which around 130 were made. She is a beamy, high-freeboard 27-footer prized for interior volume rather than pace, and the brokerage pool reflects a simple fiberglass boat with owner-level systems rather than heavily optioned ex-charter stock.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every example carries the same core plan: a teak-veneered interior with double lining to stop condensation, a dinette for five and opposite berths for four, a separate toilet and hanging locker between saloon and forecabin, and a full galley with cooker, sink, icebox, and both seawater and freshwater pumps. Headroom runs 1.87 m so even tall sailors stand straight in saloon and forecabin. Two keel options appear — fin at 1.49 m draft or twin at 1.19 m — and the removable companionway steps expose the engine bay on all boats.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Standard fitting centers on ground tackle and rigging: a 25 lb CQR anchor in a hinged-hatch well, combined stemhead roller and fairlead, black anodised toerails with four fairleads, and double lifelines from butterfly pulpit to pushpit. Power and energy come from a twin-battery installation and a Volvo diesel, originally 7.5 hp but many upgraded to the 13 hp twin-cylinder; canvas and sail handling rely on two halyard winches, two-speed sheet winches, and internal halyards to deck blocks. Navigation and comfort are served by four coach-roof ventilators, long tinted saloon windows, and teak handrails. Buyers should verify which engine a candidate carries, as the smaller unit was never adequate.
What to Inspect
Confirm any upgrade to the 13 hp unit and check overall drivetrain condition, since the original diesel was never powerful enough. A tester found a flooded rudder on one boat, so examine the skeg-hung rudder for water ingress and repair history. Some owners report weather helm, manageable by rig trim and early reefing, but inspect mast tune and sail inventory for signs of chronic over-powered handling weather helm, but this can be solved.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Seek used Leisure 27s through general used-yacht channels and Leisure Owners Association networks. For a checklist: confirm keel type and draft, verify engine horsepower and battery setup, inspect rudder for flooding, check rig tension and chain-plate bonding, and assess interior condensation lining and freeboard-related gust behavior under sail.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Leisure 27. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 2 | $6,303 | — |
Where they're listed
Leisure 27 listings appear across 2 countries. Germany has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by United Kingdom.
Country view
2 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7,575 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| United Kingdom | $5,031 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
4 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LM Yachts 27 | 27.39' | $ 21,411 | 48 | 11 |
| Moody 27 | 27.67' | $ 14,953 | 28 | 9 |
| Sabre Yachts 27 | 27' | $ 5,438 | 12 | 3 |
| Leisure 27You are here | — | $ 6,302 | 2 | 0 |