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Buccaneer 285

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1976–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
27.3%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
14.5
Displacement / length
212.7
Comfort ratio
24.1
Capsize screening
1.76
Hull speed
6.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
667
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1976–present
Builder
Bayliner Marine Corp., Bayliner (Buccaneer, US Yachts)

Design & history

The Buccaneer 285 is similar to the Buccaneer 270/275 but features an aft cabin and center cockpit configuration.

Notable features
Aft cabinCenter cockpit
Variants
  • BUCCANEER 270
  • BUCCANEER 275
Design

Derived from the Buccaneer 270/275 design.

Curated reference notes

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