Rethana 27 Buyer's Guide
The Rethana 27 is a 27.23 ft masthead sloop designed by Herbert Klein and built by Rethana Yachts in Germany between 1978 and 1986. For a buyer scanning the used market, she presents as a fiberglass coastal cruiser of 5,071 lbs displacement with a centerboard hull, a single 12 HP engine, and the modest tankage that defines her role.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Rethana 27 on the brokerage market shares the same fundamental hull and deck package: a monohull keel with centerboard, 8.20 ft beam, and 21.65 ft waterline. The centerboard arrangement means any example can show a shoal 2.62 ft draft or a 4.59 ft maximum draft depending on board position, and the 322 sq.ft masthead sloop rig is common to the class. Because the production run was 1978 through 1986, buyers will encounter boats of a single generation rather than a split of early and late layouts.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
As built, the Rethana 27 carries one engine of 12 HP total power and a 100 percent sail area of 322 sq.ft on a masthead sloop rig. Original fuel capacity is 7 gallons and water capacity is 24 gallons. No market brief data is available to rank fitted equipment tiers, so upgrades should be judged against the documented baseline rather than assumed prevalence.
What to Inspect
The documented known conditions are original supply limits rather than age-related faults. The fuel capacity is originally very small, and there is a very short water supply range on the 24 gallon tank. A buyer should confirm the as-found tankage matches the documented 7 gallon fuel and 24 gallon water figures and plan cruising around those limits. No other documented defects appear in the record to drive a survey checklist.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
No regional market data is provided for the Rethana 27, so availability cannot be characterized by area. For the shopper, the takeaway is straightforward:
- Confirm 7 gallon fuel and 24 gallon water original capacities
- Verify centerboard function and 2.62 ft / 4.59 ft draft range
- Expect a stiff, stable coastal cruiser, not a long-range vessel
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Rethana 27. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 1 | $ 1,855 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $ 2,861 | +54.2% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $ 17,053 | +496.1% |
Where they're listed
Rethana 27 listings appear across 2 countries. Germany has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by Switzerland.
Country view
3 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $ 9,957 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Switzerland | $ 1,855 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody 27 | 27.67' | $ 14,827 | 25 | 8 |
| Mirage Yachts 27 | 27.17' | $ 6,750 | 10 | 4 |
| Rethana 27You are here | — | $ 3,236 | 3 | 0 |