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The Watkins Yachts 27 is a fiberglass masthead sloop built by Watkins Yachts in Florida from 1977 to 1984, with approximately 500 hulls produced.2:15 Designed by Walter Scott, the 8.2-meter LOA boat has a 3.0-meter beam and 3401 kg displacement, with a 46% ballast ratio contributing to its stability.2:49 Hull speed is 6.5 knots, though real-world speeds are lower.4:16 The wide beam allows for a full V-berth, quarter berth, convertible dinette, enclosed head, and standing headroom.5:11 Keel options included a shoal-draft fin or a rare keel/centerboard version, and a pilot house version was also available, with fewer than 10 built.3:41 All models feature a skeg-hung rudder.3:49 Aboard *Practical Sailor*, one owner sailed his Watkins 27 from South Carolina for over 20 years, including trips to the Bahamas, reporting no unmet needs after outfitting it with dinghy davits and ground tackle.5:55 Common weaknesses include cored decks susceptible to moisture intrusion and vague steering.7:12
