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Jeanneau Aquila 27

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/rudder on partial skeg · 1977–1983

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
36.5%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
21.8
Displacement / length
202.6
Comfort ratio
16.9
Capsize screening
2.20
Hull speed
6.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
819
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/rudder on partial skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1977–1983
Units built
1040
Designer
P.Harle, Philippe H. Harle
Builder
Jeanneau

Design & history

The Aquila 27 (Jeanneau) was offered in two versions, Standard and Regatta, with the Regatta version featuring a deep keel.

Notable features
Regatta version with deep keel (draft 1.65 m / 5.42 ft, ballast 980 kg / 2,161 lbs)LOD: 8.28 m / 27.17 ft
Variants
  • Standard
  • Regatta

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