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 HELMS 27. Built by Helms - Jack A. Helms Co. and designed by Stuart Windley, the boat
was first built in 1978. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.18. Its sail area/displacement
ratio 16.36. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.
HELMS 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 HELMS 27 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.
Boat Information
Boat Specifications
LOA:8.18 m / 26.84 ft
Rigging Type:Masthead Sloop
Hull Type:Fin w/spade rudder
S.A. (reported):31.96 m2 / 344.01 ft2
Draft (max):1.31 m / 4.30 ft
Displacement:2812 kg / 6199.39 lbs
Ballast:1089 kg / 2400.83 lbs
S.A./Disp.:16.36
Bal./Disp.:38.71
Disp./Len.:275.42
Construction:FG
Last Built:1987
Designers:Stuart Windley
LWL:6.58 m / 21.59 ft
Sail Boat Calculation
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Comfort Ratio:20.15
Capsize Screening Formula:2.11
Rig And Sail Specs
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I:10.67 m / 35.01 ft
S.A. Fore:8.99 m / 29.49 ft
E:3.05 m / 10.01 ft
S.A. Fore:18.29 m2 / 196.87 ft2
S.A. Main:13.7 m2 / 147.47 ft2
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)31.99 m2 / 344.34 ft2