Watkins 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

27' · 8.23 m

Displ.

7,500 lbs · 3,402 kg

First year

1977

The Watkins 27 emerged in 1977 as the defining vessel for the Clearwaterbased Watkins Yacht and Marine Company, representing a significant evolution from the builder's trailerable roots. Designed by naval architect Walter Scott, the Watkins 27 was engineered to maximize internal volume and stability, targeting coastal cruisers who prioritized comfort over racing prowess. With approximately 500 hulls produced during its sevenyear production run ending in 1984, it remains one of the most successful "pocket cruisers" of its era. The model was eventually succeeded by the Watkins 29, which utilized many of the 27’s design philosophies while extending the waterline and refining the hull's exit lines.