The Stiletto 27 Special Edition (SE) represents a high-water mark in the evolution of the American performance multihull. Built by Force Engineering and born from the design minds of Bill Higgins and Don Ansley, the Stiletto 27 was a radical departure from the heavy, fiberglass-monolith cruisers of the mid-1970s. Utilizing aerospace technology that remains impressive today, the vessel was constructed using pre-impregnated epoxy and Nomex honeycomb cores, heat-cured in a vacuum. This "space-age" approach resulted in a 27-foot catamaran with a displacement of approximately 1,100 to 1,200 pounds—a weight-to-length ratio that allowed it to perform more like a beach cat than a traditional coastal cruiser. The Special Edition specifically refined these traits, often featuring upgraded rigging and specialized trim packages that capitalized on the design’s inherent speed and its unique ability to be trailered behind a standard vehicle thanks to its demountable or telescoping beam system.
Stiletto 27 Spec. ED. Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Stiletto
- Model
- 27 Spec. ED.
- Builder
- Force Engineering
- Designer
- Bill Higgins
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - ??
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