Salty Dog 27 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

26.58' · 8.1 m

Disp.

5,600 lbs · 2,540 kg

First year

1978

The Salty Dog 27 stands as a definitive example of the "small but sturdy" philosophy that characterized British yacht design in the 1970s. Designed by the prolific Alan Hill and manufactured by Colvic Craft, this 27foot cruiser was engineered for the challenging conditions of the North Sea and the English Channel. Following the common Colvic business model, the Salty Dog 27 was frequently sold as a "hull and deck" package, allowing owners to complete the interior and rigging themselves. Consequently, while every Salty Dog 27 shares the same robust, heavydisplacement hull, the internal finish and deck hardware can vary significantly from one hull to the next.