Victorian 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

27.42' · 8.36 m

Displ.

5,000 lbs · 2,268 kg

First year

1966

The Victorian 27 represents a pivotal moment in the early history of the Wauquiez shipyard, serving as a sophisticated precursor to the worldrenowned Centurion series. Launched in the late 1960s and produced into the early 1970s, this 27foot cruiser was born from the collaboration between Henri Wauquiez and the acclaimed British design firm Holman & Pye. While many manufacturers of the era were focusing on lightdisplacement coastal daysailers, Wauquiez utilized the Victorian 27 to establish a reputation for "pocket bluewater" capability. The boat is characterized by its heavydisplacement hull, traditional long fin keel, and a transomhung or skegprotected rudder, all hallmarks of a design philosophy that prioritized seakindliness over raw speed in light air. According to the Wauquiez History archives, the partnership with Holman & Pye during this era was instrumental in defining the shipyard's DNA: a commitment to robust construction and offshore reliability that would eventually transition into the larger Centurion and Pretorian models.