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Triton 27

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1984–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
32.4%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
14.8
Displacement / length
222.0
Comfort ratio
19.8
Capsize screening
2.07
Hull speed
6.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
789
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1984–present
Designer
Doug Peterson
Builder
Pearson Yachts

Design & history

The TRITON 27 was sold by Pearson in 1984-85 as part of a line of Triton-named boats, using molds purchased from US Yachts/Bayliner Inc. (the Buccaneer series). It is similar to the earlier US 27 and was not built in great numbers.

Notable features
Shoal draft: 3.92'
Variants
  • US 27
  • Buccaneer series
Design

Similar to the earlier US 27 by US Yachts; molds purchased from US Yachts/Bayliner Inc. (Buccaneer series of sailboats).

Production

In 1984-85 Pearson sold a line of sailboats called the Tritons, possibly to capitalize on the earlier 28 foot TRITON. Molds were purchased from US Yachts/Bayliner Inc. None were built in great numbers.

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