The US 27-1 SD (Shoal Draft) represents a specific era of American boat building where the mass-production techniques of the powerboat industry were applied to the sailing market. Produced by US Yachts—a division established by Bayliner in the late 1970s and early 1980s—the US 27 was designed to capture the entry-level coastal cruising market. The "SD" designation indicates the shoal draft keel, a modification intended for sailors in thin-water regions like the Chesapeake Bay or the Florida Keys, sacrificing a degree of upwind performance for significantly greater versatility in shallow anchorages. While US Yachts utilized designs influenced by the prolific naval architect Gary Mull, the 27-1 was largely an in-house refinement aimed at maximizing interior volume and ease of manufacturing.
US 27-1 SD Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- US
- Model
- 27-1 SD
- Builder
- US Yachts - Bayliner
- Designer
- Stan Huntingford
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1963 - 1983
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