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The Vancouver 27 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Vancouver 27, a small but sturdy sailboat designed for ocean cruising, was created by Canadian designer Robert Harris in 1972 and has been built by various manufacturers in Canada, the USA and the UK.

The Vancouver 27 is a cutter-rigged boat with a full keel, a transom-hung rudder and a high freeboard. It has a spacious interior with plenty of headroom and storage space, and can accommodate up to four people. The Vancouver 27 is known for its stability, ease of handling and seaworthiness, and has been sailed around the world by many adventurous sailors.

A Vancouver 27 cutter on a mooring ball

Published Specification for the Vancouver 27

Hull Type:  Long keel with transom-hung rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (Fiberglass)

Length Overall:  27' 0" / 8.2m

Waterline Length:  22' 11" / 7.0m

Beam:  8' 8" / 2.6m

Draft:  4' 4" / 1.3m

Rig Type:  Cutter

Displacement:  8,960lb / 4,064kg

Designer:  Robert Harris

Builder:  Pheon Yachts Ltd (UK), Northshore Yachts Ltd (UK) and Philbrook's Boatyard (Canada)

Year First Built:  1973

Number Built:  More than 250

Owners Association:  Vancouver Yachts Association

Published Design Ratios for the Vancouver 27

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 14.2

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 38.7

3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 332

4. Comfort Ratio: 33.2

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   1.7

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Vancouver 27

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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 14.2 suggests that she'll need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 38.7 means that unless the bulk of the ballast is concentrated in a bulb at the foot of her keel, she'll have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and she'll need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze. 

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 332, tells us she's clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but she'll come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 33.2 suggests that crew comfort in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. Her Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 tells us that she would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.

Any Questions?

Is the Vancouver 27 still in production and, if not, when did production end and how many of these sailboats were built?

The Vancouver 27 is no longer in production. The last boat was built by Northshore Yachts in the UK in 2011. The total number of boats built is estimated to be around 250, including the extended version called the Vancouver 28.

What is the history of the builders of the Vancouver 27 and is the company still in business?

The first two boats were built by Tradewind Yachts in Canada, and then molds were made from the second boat. The molds were used by Seair Marine Ltd and Philbrook's Boatyard in British Columbia, Canada, until they were destroyed by a storm in 1988. In the UK, the molds were acquired by Pheon Yachts Ltd, which later became Northshore Yachts. Northshore Yachts continued to build the Vancouver 27 and 28 until 2011, when they ceased trading. The company was acquired by Discovery Yachts Group in 2017.

What is the Vancouver 27 like to sail?

The Vancouver 27 is not a fast or agile boat, but it is easy to sail and handle in all conditions. It can sail close to the wind, but not as well as some modern designs. It performs best on a reach or a run, where it can maintain a steady speed of around 6 knots. The boat is well-balanced and has a light helm, which makes it ideal for single-handed or short-handed sailing. The boat can cope with heavy weather and rough seas, and has a good reputation for seaworthiness.

What is the average cost of a secondhand Vancouver 27?

The price of a used Vancouver 27 depends on its condition, age, equipment and location. A typical range is between £15,000 and £35,000 (or $20,000 to $47,000) as of 2023.

What other sailboats have been created by the designer of the Vancouver 27?

Robert Harris was a prolific designer who created many other sailboats besides the Vancouver 27. Some of his most notable designs include the Tahiti Ketch, the Harris Offshore 38, the Harris Cuttyhunk 41, the Harris Pilot House Cutter, the Harris Gulfstream Cutter and the Harris Explorer Motor Sailer Series.

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The vancouver 27 is a 27.0ft cutter designed by robert b harris and built in fiberglass by northshore yachts (uk) since 1973..

The Vancouver 27 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small.

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Bluewater Sailboat – Vancouver 27

Also called: vancouver 27f, vancouver 274, vancouver 28, vancouver 27, “go anywhere” pocket cruiser.

The Vancouver 27, a “go anywhere” pocket cruiser built by Canadian Robert Harris in 1972, is the first in the Vancouver Yacht series.

This strong 27-foot cutter was specifically designed for couples who wanted to explore the oceans of the earth. The first boat, which was specifically constructed for this purpose, successfully completed a voyage from British Columbia to New Zealand and back. 

Vancouver 27

  • LOA: 27′ 0″
  • LWL: 22′ 11″
  • Beam: 8′ 8″
  • Draft: 4′ 3″
  • Displacement: 8,700 lbs
  • Ballast: 3,500 lbs
  • Sail Area: 379 sq. ft.
  • Headroom: 6′ 6″
  • Designer: Robert B. Harris
  • Builder: Tradewind Boats, Philbrooks Shipyard, Seair Marine Ltd (British Columbia, Canada)/Pheon Yachts, Northshore Yachts (UK)
  • Year Introduced: 1972
  • Total Built: over 250
  • Engine: 3 cylinder Yanmar
  • Fuel: 45 US Gal.
  • Water: 65 US Gal.

The sturdy, attractive design garnered enough interest for moulds to be created from the second boat constructed.

More than 250 have been manufactured in all, including the extended 28 foot variant, the Vancouver 28, which is still being produced in England. Various versions went on to be created in Canada and England. When the moulds were destroyed by a storm in 1988, Canadian production came to a stop.

Her wide freeboard, tidy cockpit, and integrated bridge deck help prevent water below in choppy seas. The configuration of her keel, skeg, and stern-post shields her propeller and rudder from damage caused by grounding and fouling. Large amounts of headroom, storage capacity, and handling comfort are noticeable.

She is neither quick nor particularly close-winded, as would be expected from her design, but she is simple to handle in any situation and is perfect for a crew with fewer members. English sailor Rona House, who circumnavigated alone in her Vancouver 27, can attest to this. With the outboard rudder and cutter rig, a cruiser can use self-steering devices, which are their strongest companion on prolonged trips. Experience has proved that, even when loaded down with cruising gear, her classic hull shape can handle the rigors of offshore journeys.

The Vancouver 27’s interior features a practical small-boat layout with three berths as the standard, though a four-berth arrangement was also available, just right for a pair at sea. The three-berth version features a third berth in the saloon rather than a forward berth, providing plenty of space for stowage up front as well as enough for a roomy quarter berth, galley, and chart table. The comfort level inside is headed up by the 6′ 6″ headroom.

Performance

She is small and quite heavy, but she contributes much in the case of speed or performance. She has a complete keel with a cutaway forefoot below the surface of the sea, which gives her a steady helm and good balance on all points of sail. A three-inch addition to the beam at the waterline strengthened the design in the UK, giving the hull a prominent tumblehome that the Canadian boats lack.

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VANCOUVER 27 Detailed Review

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of VANCOUVER 27. Built by Northshore Yachts (UK) and designed by Robert B. Harris, the boat was first built in 1973. It has a hull type of Long keel w/trans. hung rudder and LOA is 8.23. Its sail area/displacement ratio 14.18. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Bukh, runs on Diesel.

VANCOUVER 27 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about VANCOUVER 27 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the vancouver 27.

VANCOUVER 27 was designed by Robert B. Harris.

Who builds VANCOUVER 27?

VANCOUVER 27 is built by Northshore Yachts (UK).

When was VANCOUVER 27 first built?

VANCOUVER 27 was first built in 1973.

How long is VANCOUVER 27?

VANCOUVER 27 is 6.99 m in length.

What is mast height on VANCOUVER 27?

VANCOUVER 27 has a mast height of 9.14 m.

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1975 Vancouver Vancouver 27

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Are you ready to live your dream and looking for a comfortable pocket offshore cruiser at an affordable price? Wendelin is one of those good ole boats. A proven design with a pedigree that includes sailing to New Zealand, Hawaii and Mexico (three separate trips which all departed from the Pacific Northwest). Weve owned Wendelin since July 2000 . 23 years. In 2009-10 we completed a refit on Wendelin before sailing north around the northern tip of Vancouver Island, south to Puerto Vallarta Mexico, and up the Sea of Cortez to Guaymas. Shes been in Mexico ever since. We have had the incredible pleasure of cruising her for about three to four months every winter since (except during Covid). She is currently stored on-the-hard in a secure Mexican government owned facility in San Blas Mexico (just north of Puerto Vallarta, 80 or so NM along the Riviera Nayarit, past Sayulita, Rincon de Guaybitos etc.) Wendelin will be available for viewing in San Blas Mexico as of Jan 10, 2024. Everything on board has been well cared for. The sails, halyards and sheets are all in good shape. The upper and lower shrouds were upgraded in 2010. The interior was recently painted but is in need of a couple of coats of varnish. The topsides could use a paint job as could the deckif youre particularly enthusiasticand needing something to do other than sail. The bottom is in great shape. There have never been blisters on her hull. In 2000 three coats of inter-protect were applied. She is a great boat . sea-kindly with a very balanced helm. She has been a good friend to us. Shed work well for a skilled singlehander (or an experienced couple, like us, who are able to share small spaces in harmony). We now find ourselves ageing (what a shock!) and no longer with the energy that she needs. For more information about this classic design, we can provide a copy of Robert Harris book Tracks on the Water about the origins of the Vancouver 27 and the article Test of Time Vancouver 27 published in the Classic Boat Magazine (June 2009). Asking US$12,000.

Equipment: A detailed list of equipment is available on our Craigslist Victoria ad. Photos also available on that ad.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

From BlueWaterBoats.org :

The first in the Vancouver Yacht series, the Vancouver 27 is a ‘go anywhere’ pocket cruiser designed by Canadian Robert Harris in 1972. This sturdy 27-foot cutter was squarely aimed for couples looking to sail the world’s oceans. Purpose built for exactly this purpose, the first boat sailed successfully from British Columbia to New Zealand and back. The solid good-looking design attracted enough attention that molds were made from the second boat built. Various versions went on to be produced in Canada and in England and more than 250 have been built in total including the extended 28 foot version, the Vancouver 28, which is still being made in England today. Canadian production ended when the molds were destroyed by a storm in 1988.

Though small and relatively heavy, she’s uncompromising with few concessions to speed and performance. Under the waterline there’s a full keel with a cutaway forefoot which gives her a stable helm and good balance on all points of sail. In the UK the design was tweaked by adding three inches to the beam at the waterline to stiffen her up, the result being a pronounced tumblehome in the hull which the Canadian boats don’t have.

In breaking seas her high freeboard, neat cockpit and built in bridge deck help prevent water below. Her propeller and rudder are protected from grounding and fouling damage by the set-up of her keel, skeg and stern-post. Lots of headroom, plenty of stowage space and ease of handling are characteristic. As would be expected by the design she’s not fast nor particularly close winded but she’s easy to handle in all conditions and ideal for a short-handed crew. English sailor Rona House can testify to this having completed a solo circumnavigation in her Vancouver 27. The cutter rig gives maximum sail plan versatility and the outboard rudder allows for use of self-steering mechanisms that are a cruiser’s best friend on long passages. Experience has shown that her traditional hull design copes easily with the rigors of offshore passages, even when chock full of cruising gear.

Inside the Vancouver 27 is a sensible small-boat layout just made for a couple at sea with three berths being the norm, although a four berth layout was also available. The three berth version has no berth forward but instead has the third berth aft in the saloon leaving plenty room for stowage up front as well as space for a generously sized quarter berth, galley and chart table. 6′ 6″ of headroom heads up the comfort factor inside.

Buyer’s Notes

The majority of boats are to be found in the UK although some can still be found in North America.  New boat prices can be obtained from Northshore yachts and a current search of the used boat market reveals prices for these boats between 12,200 – 26,600 Pounds Sterling or 19,500- 41,500 Canadian dollars depending on age and condition. Although no major problems have been discovered, the heel of the rudder is one weak point that needs careful inspection.

Links, References & Further Reading

» Vancouver 27 Review on boats.com »  Vancouver 27 Brochure on patsturgeonyachts.com »  Vancouver Yachts Association , info, images, history. »  History of Vancouver Yachts in the UK by Andrew Dandridge »  History of Pheon Yachts/Vancouver on Owner’s Site » Vancouver 28 on the Southerly website (Northshore Shipyard).

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NEW LISTING – 1979 Vancouver 27 ‘MARTHA MARIA’

Vancouver 27

Monday 18th September 2023

Mark Cameron Yachts are delighted to have been appointed to act in the sale of the 1979 Vancouver 27 ‘MARTHA MARIA’.

Robert Harris set up his own design office in Vancouver, Canada during 1972; following an early career in the Navy and cutting his teeth in yacht design with Crosby Yachts and Sparkmans and Stephens. The Vancouver 27 was the Robert Harris design offices first design, a client commission to design a pocket ocean cruiser for a crew of two to sail from Canada to New Zealand. The Vancouver 27 proved to be highly successful with the boat built under license in Britain and Canada, establishing the Vancouver brand.

The British Vancouver 27 ’s were built by Pheon Yachts and differ slightly with only the UK hulls having tumblehome, increasing stiffness when compared to the Canadian hull shape. MARTHA MARIA is a UK built example of the Vancouver 27 with the traditional three berth layout below decks. She has benefitted from regular maintenance and upgrading with her inventory including:

  • Full osmosis treatment to underwater hull in 2004
  • Nanni 20hp marine diesel engine
  • Raymarine ST2000+ tiller pilot
  • Aries windvane self-steering
  • Tacktick wireless multi display showing Depth/Speed/Log information
  • Icom M421 DSCVHF
  • NASA AIS Radar display
  • Taylors Spirit stove, two burner, gimbal mounted
  • Refleks diesel stove cabin heater
  • Standing rigging, fully replaced in 2004
  • Selden Furlex 200Sroller reefing system on forestay for Genoa/Yankee (2009)
  • Selden Furlex 100S roller reefing system on cutter stay for staysail (2015)
  • Stackpack style mainsail cover (2014)
  • Sprayhood (2015)
  • Cockpit Tent (2016)
  • Mainsail (2013)
  • Staysail (2015)
  • Lodestar inflatable dinghy

Lying ashore at Creran Marine in Argyll, the Vancouver 27 MARTHA MARIA is now available for viewing by prior appointment.

Find full details of the 1979 Vancouver 27 ‘MARTHA MARIA’ here

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Hi All, I am quite new to sailing (RYA Day Skipper and working on Coastal Skipper skills). My current experience is from some sailing school and some charter in the Mediterranean. I am planning to buy a boat and have already a short list but I would really appreciate any comments and recommendation from the experienced sailing folks out there before any final decision. The following are some facts / things important to me: - Safety and seaworthiness - Possible to sail single-handed - must sleep up to 4 (most of the time there will be 1 or 2 on board though) - living aboard for extended periods would be important - older long-keel designs are appealing to me (I have been sailing with new fin keel designs like Bavaria & Co and found helming is like a fitness training on a slightly rough weather condition) - I will sail mainly in Mediterranean and may be some east coast of Atlantic although the boat should be capable of longer passages like crossing the Atlantic in the near future - speed under sail is good but not primarily important - the boat should be forgiving the failures of an inexperienced sailor - I am planning to buy it within 1 year and keep it at least 5-10 years - The boat should be easy to find in the European and Mediterranean market (shipping from US would be far too expensive relative to the cost of the boat I am planning to buy) - I can spend up to a total of US$ 50-60 thousand Initially I was looking at boats around 37-42 feet but I came to the conclusion that a smaller boat would be more suitable for me for the following reasons: - cost (purchasing and maintenance) - ease of handling I will be sailing a lot single-handed or with one less experienced person on board - I believe I have identified some boats which are small but still fulfilling my requirements listed above I have the following two boats short listed: - Vancouver 27/28 or Vancouver 32 - Contessa 32 Further, I am also considering the following: - Hallberg-Rassy 29 - Ebbtide 33 (Steel hul) - Island Packet 29 -32 I would appreciate any recommendations, experience sharing, or pointing any mistake in the thinking above or any alternatives for this matter. Many thanks in advance  

I had a list strikingly similar to yours. The big factor that I didn't consider until relatively late in the game was headroom. Otherwise a HR 31 Monsun was looking to be it. I'm 6' 1" and very few smallish boats have headroom at or above 6ft. In the end I went with a Vancouver 274, as it's a fantastic boat and was really the only one in my size range that allowed me to stand upright down below (her headroom's about 6'2"). Haven't even thought about regretting it. A fantastic boat that fulfills all the requirements above. Anyway, just thought I'd throw this out there for consideration.  

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    Built by Northshore Yachts (UK) and designed by Robert B. Harris, the boat was first built in 1973. It has a hull type of Long keel w/trans. hung rudder and LOA is 8.23. Its sail area/displacement ratio 14.18. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Bukh, runs on Diesel. VANCOUVER 27 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a ...

  9. 1975 Vancouver Vancouver 27

    The first in the Vancouver Yacht series, the Vancouver 27 is a 'go anywhere' pocket cruiser designed by Canadian Robert Harris in 1972. This sturdy 27-foot cutter was squarely aimed for couples looking to sail the world's oceans. Purpose built for exactly this purpose, the first boat sailed successfully from British Columbia to New ...

  10. Vancouver 27 Toughest Pocket Cruiser

    Marine Service Provider. Join Date: Aug 2008. Location: UK. Boat: Vancouver 27. Posts: 234. Vancouver 27 Toughest Pocket Cruiser. Yachting Monthly Nov 2012. James Jermain joined me for a sail, we initially intended to go from Brixham to Salcombe or to the river Yealm but the forecast was not good. We set off with the unusual delays of rowing in ...

  11. NEW LISTING

    The Vancouver 27 proved to be highly successful with the boat built under license in Britain and Canada, establishing the Vancouver brand. The British Vancouver 27's were built by Pheon Yachts and differ slightly with only the UK hulls having tumblehome, increasing stiffness when compared to the Canadian hull shape. MARTHA MARIA is a UK built ...

  12. 1983 Vancouver 27 Sloop for sale

    This is a very high quality well built pocket cruising 27' Vancouver 1983!! The interior is of a very high quality finish. Deck stepped mast for easy transport. Tow this great pocket cruiser on it's own trailer to great cruising area's all over North America, Mexico and the Caribbean Islands for $8000 more for the trailer.

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    1979 Vancouver 27. US$24,914. boatpoint | Bursledon, Hampshire. Request Info. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction.

  14. Vancouver 27-32 or Contessa 32

    I have the following two boats short listed: - Vancouver 27/28 or Vancouver 32. - Contessa 32. Further, I am also considering the following: - Hallberg-Rassy 29. - Ebbtide 33 (Steel hul) - Island Packet 29 -32. I would appreciate any recommendations, experience sharing, or pointing any mistake in the thinking above or any alternatives for this ...

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  17. Buy 1983 Vancouver 27

    This vessel was designed and built by the Vancouver shipyard in 1983. Key features 1983 Vancouver 27: length 8.48 meters, beam 2.65 meters, boat displacement 4,500 kilograms and max boat draft 1.37 meters. Hull key features 1983 Vancouver 27: hull material - fiberglass. 1 x Beta Marine engine: fuel type - diesel.