Starwind 27 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

26.67' · 8.13 m

Disp.

5,200 lbs · 2,359 kg

First year

1984

The Starwind 27 stands as the flagship of Wellcraft Marine’s brief but significant venture into the sailing market during the 1980s. Designed by the renowned Jim Taylor, the Starwind 27 was engineered to provide a sophisticated alternative to the more utilitarian pocket cruisers of its era. It occupies a unique niche, blending the performanceoriented pedigree of Jim Taylor Yacht Designs with the production efficiencies and creature comforts expected from a major American builder like Wellcraft. Unlike its smaller siblings, which were often optimized for trailering, the 27foot model was a dedicated coastal cruiser featuring a nearly 10foot beam—an exceptionally wide stance for its length that translates to significant interior volume and initial stability.