Design and Construction
The Scandinavia 27 measures 27.23 feet overall, with a generous beam of 9.78 feet. Its length-to-beam ratio of 2.79 points to a wide, volume-oriented hull rather than a slender hull shaped for racing. The builder says the vertical bow, wide hull, and high sides create an exceptionally stable platform with a stated “safety margin.” The cockpit is wide and deep enough to help keep the crew dry in a seaway.
The solid-fibreglass hull has a fin keel and transom-hung rudder. Displacement is 5,913 pounds, including 1,433 pounds of iron ballast, for a ballast ratio of 24 percent. Draft is about 4.27 feet when loaded, shallow enough for modest marinas while retaining a fin-keel turn of speed.
A capsize screening value of 2.16 places the boat outside the accepted threshold for ocean racing. Its Motion Comfort Ratio of 17.5 and displacement-length ratio of 192 put it among moderate-displacement cruisers with a predictable, forgiving motion. The theoretical hull speed is 6.6 knots, while roughly 247 square feet of wetted surface places it in the moderate-racer category rather than that of a heavy voyager.
The boat carries a CE Category B/C rating, reflecting its dual inland-and-coastal ambition.
Rig and Handling
The fractional sloop rig has a mast height of 38.39 feet above the waterline and 328 square feet of sail area. That produces a sail-area/displacement ratio of 16.06—enough to drive the boat well without requiring a large crew. The builder credits the hull with unparalleled stability and speed for its size.
Standing and running rigging follow sensible cruising dimensions. The jib and genoa sheets are specified at 27.2 feet long and 3/8 inch, the mainsheet at 68.1 feet and 3/8 inch, and the spinnaker sheet at 59.9 feet and 3/8 inch. All are 10 mm in diameter.
Accommodations and Systems
Below, the Scandinavia 27 is arranged for a crowd. The builder lists 6–8 sleeping places, although the accommodation is noted elsewhere as 5+1 berths. Interior headroom is 1.78 metres.
A large table seats eight, and the layout includes a fully equipped galley and a separate toilet compartment—a rare concession to privacy in a 27-footer. The elegant, slim-silhouette styling above the waterline gives way to a highly functional interior.
A 67-litre water tank supports short cruises. Auxiliary power comes from an outboard or an optional 12 HP inboard, covering docking and calm-weather motoring.
Refits and Ownership
Used-boat buyers will find a straightforward modern fibreglass cruiser. The documented engine choices are a 5–10 HP outboard or a 12 HP stationary engine.
The solid hull and simple fin-keel-and-transom-rudder arrangement keep the underwater gear easy to understand and service. An immersion rate of 145 kg/cm (816 lbs/inch) also makes load changes easy to predict when provisioning for a full complement of eight.
The Verdict
The Scandinavia 27 is a thoughtfully packaged small cruiser that trades outright offshore certification for interior volume, stability, and a genuine eight-person cabin. Its wide beam, high sides, and deep cockpit suit coastal and inland cruising, while the fractional rig keeps handling manageable.
Pros
- Wide hull, high sides, and a deep cockpit for dry, stable sailing
- Sleeps up to eight, with a separate head and full galley
- Draft is shallow enough for modest marinas
Cons
- Its capsize screening value excludes it from ocean racing
- The CE Category B/C rating limits open-sea exposure
