Watkins 27P
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| Designer | Masthead sloop |
| Total sail area | 292 sq ft (27.1 m2) |
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The Watkins 27P, also known as the W27P, is an American
The Watkins 27P design was developed from the commercially successful
Production
The design was built by Watkins Yachts in Clearwater, Florida, United States. A total of seven examples were completed, with all constructed in 1981.[5][4][6][7]
Development
The boat was initiated as "one-off" custom design for a customer, using the Watkins 27 hull and deck as a basis. Once completed, the company decided to put the design into production to compete with
The prototype was used to create a mould for the pilothouse, the mast was then shortened, the boom raised to clear the pilothouse and the sailplan was adjusted accordingly.[7]
Design
The Watkins 27P is a recreational
The boat has a draft of 3.67 ft (1.12 m) with the standard shoal-draft keel fitted.[1][3][7][4]
The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 15 hp (11 kW) diesel engine. The fuel tank holds 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 40 U.S. gallons (150 L; 33 imp gal).[5][3][4]
Sleeping accommodation is provided for five people and consists of a bow "V" berth, a main cabin settee berth and a double-sized quarter berth. The
The design has a hull speed of 6.46 kn (11.96 km/h).[4]
Operational history
The boat is supported by an active class club, the Watkins Owners.[8]
By 2008 it was reported that four 27Ps were still in existence.[7]
See also
Related development
Similar sailboats
- Aloha 27
- Cal 27
- Cal 2-27
- Cal 3-27
- Catalina 27
- C&C 27
- Crown 28
- CS 27
- Edel 820
- Express 27
- Fantasia 27
- Halman Horizon
- Hotfoot 27
- Hullmaster 27
- Hunter 27
- Hunter 27-2
- Irwin 27
- Island Packet 27
- Mirage 27 (Perry)
- Mirage 27 (Schmidt)
- Mirage 275
- O'Day 272
- Orion 27-2
References
- ^ a b c d McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Watkins 27P sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Walter Scott". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Watkins Owners Association (20 October 2006). "Watkins W27/W27P". watkinsowners.com. Archived from the original on 13 April 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Watkins 27P". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ a b c McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Watkins 27 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Watkins Yachts 1973 - 1989". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f Watkins Owners Association (3 May 2008). "History of Watkins Yachts". watkinsowners.com. Archived from the original on 14 March 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Watkins Owners". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.