Newport 27-1 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

27' · 8.23 m

Displ.

6,000 lbs · 2,722 kg

First year

1970

The Newport 271 is a seminal example of the cruiserracer evolution that defined the 1970s fiberglass boatbuilding boom. Designed by the renowned Canadian firm C&C Design (George Cuthbertson and George Cassian) and primarily manufactured by Capital Yachts in Harbor City, California, the model was introduced in 1970 as a response to the growing demand for a vessel that could compete in club racing while providing genuine weekend accommodations. The boat's lineage is tied to the original Newport Boats tooling, which was acquired from Elgin National Industries by Capital Yachts founders Jon Williams and Bill Smith. Known for its surprisingly voluminous interior for a 27foot hull, the Newport 271 became one of the most successful models in its class, remaining in production for approximately 15 years through various iterations.