Witus 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

27.07' · 8.25 m

Displ.

5,952 lbs · 2,700 kg

First year

1970

The Witus 27 is a robust Scandinavian cruiser designed by the renowned Swedish naval architect Arvid Laurin. Produced primarily during the 1970s at the Motala Boatyard in Sweden, this model reflects the traditional Northern European design philosophy of the era: prioritizing seaworthiness, structural integrity, and directional stability over outright speed. With only approximately 46 to 100 units reportedly built, the Witus 27 remains a rare sight in international waters, though it retains a dedicated following in the Baltic and North Sea regions. The boat is defined by its long keel and transomhung rudder, a configuration that offers a predictable and forgiving motion in heavy seas, distinguishing it from the more flighty finkeel designs that began to dominate the market during its production run.