MacWester 27 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · twin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

26.97' · 8.22 m

Disp.

7,385 lbs · 3,350 kg

First year

1972

The MacWester 27 serves as a definitive example of the "sturdy British cruiser" archetype that dominated the 1970s sailing scene. Designed by C.S.J. Roy and produced by Macwester Marine Co. Ltd., the model was a direct evolution of the pioneering MacWester 26. While it retained the heavydisplacement, goanywhere ethos of its predecessor, the 27 introduced a more refined hull shape and significantly increased interior volume. It was primarily marketed to family sailors who prioritized safety and the ability to navigate tidal estuaries where "drying out" on bilge keels was a necessity rather than a luxury. Following the eventual closure of Macwester Marine, the molds for the 27 were utilized by Atlanta Marine, which produced the vessel as the Atlanta 27, often featuring updated interior finishes while retaining the original Roy hull lines.