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Jaguar 27 review and test sail
- Peter Poland
- August 11, 2020
The American designed Jaguar 27 became one of the most popular UK-built cruisers of its size, as Peter Poland reports
Boat testing is fun. But testing in the Ionian under an October sun is even better. Quite a few years ago I was invited to join a flotilla as part of an assignment to test the Jaguar 27. I jumped at the chance, despite never having been on a flotilla holiday and, in my ignorance, dismissing the whole notion as being ‘for beginners’.
Put simply, flotillas are great fun, totally stress-free sailing for crews of greater or lesser experience alike; and the Jaguar 27 (originally built in the US as the Catalina 27) is one of the most successful early GRP cruisers of its size.
A well maintained example can offer great value for money.
The company we sailed with in Greece, Sailing Holidays , started life in the 1970s as the Flotilla Sailing Club offering flotilla holidays aboard a fleet of Jaguar 27s and UFO27s. It was a great success. One of the company’s engineers, Barrie Neilson, became a flotilla leader and then eventually took over the company, changing its name to Sailing Holidays in 1987.
Unlike most charter operators who use OPBs (other peoples’ boats) – paying owners a cut of the takings – Neilson believes in owning his 165-boat fleet. This way he controls a rigorous maintenance schedule.
Jaguar 27s were the smallest yachts in the fleet until they were sold off in about 2015, which made the Beneteau 311s and 323s the smallest. Neilson said he moved up a size because couples now want a proper shower and double cabins. The fleet goes up to Beneteau 50s.
Our flotilla of 11 Jag 27s set sail from Corfu to roam the Ionian under the skilled but unobtrusive guidance of a team of three – all under 30 years old – who lived aboard their slightly larger lead boat. What then followed was a relaxing succession of trips – some as long as 20 miles, others as short as ten – from port (after breakfast) to bay (for lunch at anchor) to port (for sundowners and tavernas).
And while getting to know the fascinating cast of characters on the flotilla, I was also able to get a real feel for the boat and its abilities.
Jaguar 27 design and variations
The Jaguar 27 has proved to be ideal for short-handed or leisurely family cruising. Designed by Frank Butler as the US-built Catalina 27, large numbers went on to be built and sold by various companies around the world.
Jaguar 22. Photo: David Harding Catalina Yachts has been one of the leading American builders for many decades. Its current range includes the 315, 355 and 385. Early Frank Butler-designed models – the Catalina 22, 25 and 27 – were built in the UK under the names of the Jaguar 22 (right), 25 and 27, and all sold in large numbers. The 22 has a pivoting lifting keel while the 25 was offered with swing, fin or twin keels and 27 with a choice of twin or fin keels. The UK builder was Eric Birch and the boats were successfully marketed under the Jaguar banner from the mid-1970s to the mid-80s.
The UK Jaguar Yacht Owners’ Association says that British Jaguar 27s were built in Essex by Eric Birch from the early 1970s. To this day, buyers of old Jags get excellent back-up and information from this association. And because cruisers of this vintage tend to be of heavier displacement and solid construction, well-maintained Jaguars do as good a job today as they did when first launched.
When it hit the market, the Jaguar 27’s sleek lines, elegant sheer, swept fin keel and balanced spade rudder gave it a sporty image. A version with a transom-hung rudder was also made. We sailed fin keel versions drawing 1.32m/4ft 4in while a twin keel version (drawing just 0.2m/8in less) was later introduced in the UK.
Not surprisingly, these ‘twins’ soon gained a reputation for good sailing performance. Unlike many twin keelers of the mid-1970s, the Jaguar 27’s deeper draught makes it surprisingly efficient and owners speak highly of its windward performance. One owner wrote on a Forum: ‘I have sailed my Jaguar 27 [a twin keeler] with a family of five for several seasons. She points well, has a balanced rig, feels very safe and is easy to handle. [She has] decent keels so sails well but can also ghost up the creeks. there’s a good internal layout [and] a decent sized cockpit.’
Unlike many British-built yachts of the 1970s the Jaguar 27 made extensive use of internal GRP mouldings for both its furniture modules and the hull side and deck-head linings. These may look a little clinical, but they do away with the cost and hassle of renewing droopy ageing headlining panels or stripping and re-varnishing tired and water damaged plywood bunk sides.
Layout down below
With a couple of rolls in the main and the genoa, the Jaguar sails very comfortably with little heel.
The internal layout is largely dictated by these internal mouldings. The boat I sailed had the MkI layout that features a dinette (convertible to a wide berth) and quarter berth to starboard with a linear galley to port opposite the dinette. The owners’ association points out that the later MkII version has an L-shaped galley aft to port beside the companionway, which leaves space for a saloon settee/berth opposite the dinette.
Both versions feature the same functional heads compartment amidships that my co-skipper on the flotilla – a leading barrister who cooked me breakfast everyday – and I found perfectly adequate for basic requirements. The heads compartment on the flotilla Jags also had a washbasin with pressurised water.
Ahead of this, there’s a V-berth in the forecabin. Despite being 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, I passed out comfortably in this berth each night. But it might have been a tight squeeze if there had been two of me there. The barrister chose the quarter berth and slept well. For a UK boat, I’d consider the ‘aft galley’ version because the extra saloon settee could be useful in less clement weather.
My friend John Goode (contributor of PBO’s seamanship and navigation articles for many years) and his wife, Rosie, were allocated the prototype of the revamped Jaguar 27. This featured a far bigger forecabin with large double berth, a spacious separate heads with a proper shower and a quarter berth aft. The galley was still a good size but the saloon was smaller and there was no dinette.
This new prototype is an eminently suitable model for warm weather cruising – those who cruise in the Ionian spend most of their time in the cockpit. Where the sun shines (invariably), the breeze blows (occasionally) and the cabin is only used for stowage, sleep, cooking and occasional forays into the heads/shower compartment, Sailing Holidays’ bold experiment in small boat accommodation won a lot of friends.
John Goode said: “If any of these modified boats ever come onto the market they would be a great buy.” Several more Jags were converted to this popular layout before the fleet was finally sold in around 2015.
Sailing Holidays’s clients get a thorough initial briefing on every aspect of the Jaguar 27
Back to the standard layout: being in the Ionian, we spent almost all our time in the cockpit – with or without the bimini deployed. The cockpit is around 2.44m/8ft long and an ideal width to brace yourself comfortably when the boat is heeled. The coamings are also nicely angled and comfortable to perch on. Cockpit stowage is good with a voluminous lazarette aft, a deep locker to port and a shallow locker to starboard to take ropes etc.
The companionway is worthy of mention because the sliding hatch is unusually wide and the aft bulkhead is not vertical but angled forward. In sunny climes this gives excellent ventilation down below and a comfortable backrest when lounging in the cockpit. But on a wet and windy day a sprayhood becomes a necessity if you want to sail with the washboards out and the hatch open and still keep the interior dry.
The masthead rig features a large headsail and relatively small mainsail, both roller reefing. Our Jaguar had a split mainsheet system spanning the aft end of the hatch, which worked well. However many standard Jags have the mainsheet anchored at the rear of the cockpit.
The mast is held up by cap shrouds and fore and aft lowers that are anchored well inboard. This gives a tight sheeting angle for upwind sailing.
And unlike many modern boats with aft swept spreaders, the Jaguar’s cap shrouds are in line with the mast; so the mainsail can be set much squarer on a dead run. Which can be very useful.
On deck, these flotilla Jag 27s differ in some details from the standard production models. They have robust stainless steel bow platforms for stowing the anchor and boarding when moored bow-on to a quay. On their transoms are bolted equally robust stern platforms that also accommodate a fold down swimming ladder. Both these bow and stern additions double up as beefy bumpers, protecting the hull from the occasional excess of enthusiasm over technique when mooring bow- or stern-on to a concrete quay.
Performance under sail
Despite a fairly shapeless in-mast reefing mainsail, the Jaguar 27 slips along at a respectable speed in a good breeze
I greatly enjoyed sailing the Jaguar 27. On the one day when the wind blew strongly, it was a delight to be reacquainted with the easy and steady motion of a heavier boat – as opposed to the less forgiving and more bouncy motion of a fat modern lightweight.
Thanks to the hull’s easy lines, moderate ends (compared to modern wide-sterned boats) and healthy ballast ratio, helming in these conditions was never demanding. A DLR of 297, ballast ratio of 40% and Brewer Comfort Ratio of 25 suggest a stable yacht with better than average performance.
Even though our in-mast reefing mainsail was shapeless and roach-less and the well-used reefing genoa did not set flat enough, the boat sailed satisfactorily to windward. And when we bore away on a reach to see what she would do in these conditions, the Jag took off at around 6 knots.
All in all, this day with a stiff breeze showed the Jaguar to be a comfortable and capable performer. As a crew of just two elderly sailors we found sail handling simple and steering a pleasure. What’s more even the least experienced crews in the flotilla coped with this boisterous upwind blast and made port with tales to tell and satisfied smiles on their faces.
In lighter airs, our Jaguar performed easily if unspectacularly. The batten-less and roach-less mainsail would never win regattas. But the recently fitted 17hp Volvo 2002s was always on hand if we needed to get a move on, giving ample punch. Handling under power was straightforward so long as the helmsman kept a firm hand on the tiller when going astern.
John Goode summed up his Jag 27 experience well: “While there are many online reviews available that detail the finer sailing performance of a standard Jag 27 (pointing ability, tacking angles, speed on different points of sail, etc) this wasn’t a priority for those of us who chose to join this particular flotilla. The iconic Jaguar 27, with its safe sea keeping qualities and ease of handling under sail, fitted the bill perfectly.”
Having sailed Jaguar 27s since the 1970s, Barrie Neilson told me: “I suppose the Jags are the story of my life! We have kept Emerald Girl for old time’s sake. The main feature of the Jag [era] was that we were all young! In a sense it was a bit like a floating Woodstock with Greek music and dancing. We didn’t need electronics or even VHF. We were totally self-contained and everything was repaired if we didn’t have a spare.
“All but one of the Jaguars (once there were 80) were sold off as we all grew a bit older and felt that an inside shower might be nice now and again. The little plastic shower bags on deck had had their day. I have no doubt that they are still popular with the younger generation.”
And I have little doubt that for those looking for a tough, elegant little cruiser at a modest price, the same popularity would apply to a well-maintained Jaguar 27.
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 8.18m (26ft 10in) LWL: 6.63m (21ft 9in) Beam: 2.69m (8ft 11in) Draught (fin keel): 1.32m (4ft 4in) Draught (twin keel): 1.11m (3ft 8in) Typical displacement: 3,113kg (6,850lb)
Other American yacht designs that made the jump to UK builders
Legend 36 (photo by David harding)
Luhrs Marine, a subsidiary of the American Hunter Marine, set up a factory in Portland, Dorset, to build a selection of its Legend cruisers for the European market. Most of these comfortable cruisers offered well-ballasted bulbed twin keels as an option and the Legend 33, Legend 36 (pictured) and Legend 356 proved particularly popular. Luhrs was finally hit by stiff competition from French and German yacht builders so in 2006 decided to re-consolidate its production back in the USA.
Blue Jay, J109 (photo David harding)
J boats have dominated sectors of the yacht racing scene since the 1970s and are still going strong. The first J – the J24 – was also built in the UK by Westerly, and large numbers were sold. Even its greatest fans would not call the J24 a family cruiser, but a reasonably priced second-hand example can make a splendid day-sailer and occasional club racer. The J109 (pictured) is a very different type of boat and many were also built outside the USA – this time in France. It was one of the earliest yachts to offer an asymmetric spinnaker on a retractable bowsprit and makes a splendid fast cruiser. It also has a habit of burning off the opposition on a race course. Not cheap – but a fantastic boat for the keen cruiser-racing fraternity.
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Jaguar 27 is a 26 ′ 10 ″ / 8.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Finch and Frank V. Butler and built by Russell Marine Ltd. starting in 1971.
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)
Same design as the US CATALINA 27. A twin keel version was also available reducing the draft to 3.65 ft.. Some boats had transom hung rudders.
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Basic specs..
The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.
The boat is equipped with 6 berths.
The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.
The Jaguar 27 has been built with different keel alternatives.
One option is a bilge keel. A bilge keel is a double keel, which allows the boat to be beached. Bilge keels are the most popular keel for tidal waters.
The keel is made of lead. Compared with iron, lead has the advantage of being 44% heavier, which allows a smaller keel and hence less water resistance and higher speed.
The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.35 - 1.45 meter (4.43 - 4.73 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
Another option is a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.
The keel is also made of lead.
Jaguar 27 can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.10 - 1.20 meter (3.61 - 3.91 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
Another option is a fin keel.
The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.22 - 1.32 meter (4.00 - 4.30 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?
The capsize screening value for Jaguar 27 is 2.00, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.1 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Jaguar 27 is about 115 kg/cm, alternatively 648 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 115 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 648 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
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What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?
Maintenance
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| Usage | Length | Diameter | ||
| Mainsail halyard | 23.2 m | (76.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Jib/genoa halyard | 23.2 m | (76.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Spinnaker halyard | 23.2 m | (76.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Jib sheet | 8.2 m | (26.7 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Genoa sheet | 8.2 m | (26.7 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Mainsheet | 20.4 m | (66.8 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Spinnaker sheet | 17.9 m | (58.8 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Cunningham | 3.2 m | (10.5 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Kickingstrap | 6.4 m | (21.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Clew-outhaul | 6.4 m | (21.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
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MEASUREMENTS
Description.
Jaguar 27 - 1979 Fin Keel Cruiser Fitted with a Yanmar 8hp inboard diesel. Lazy Jacks on the main and headsail furling. New Rigging 2015 and many upgrades in current ownership. Lying Ashore Bangor
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Jaguars were built to Lloyds specifications with the substantial lay-up typical of GRP yachts of the 70s and 80s. They are a stiff, dry boat with generous freeboard and a large cockpit. Exceptional headroom for a 27ft. yacht...over 6 ft. under the companionway hatch. Dinette layout. Copious storage room under dinette seats and in quarter berth.
Jaguar 27 1979. Fin keel. Fully battened main with 3 reefing points and lazy jacks. 130% Roller furling Genoa with new UV strip. Cruising chute/reacher. Mast mounted 2-speed halyard winch. The Cruising chute has new sheets and blocks with S/S snap shackles.
Ultra-reliable and economical Yanmar YSB8G single cylinder diesel inboard (with S/S fuel tank capacity for 40-50 hours motoring at 4 knots). Engine spares avaialble
Boat Equipment:
- Tiller pilot,
- Garmin plotter (cockpit mounted).
- New S/S standing rigging 2015.
- 18w Solar Panel
- Stereo CD/Radio
- Depth sounder.
- Manson Supreme anchor with 28m 3/16" chain spliced to 25m of 1/2" anchorplait
- Additional CQR Bower and Delta-type kedge anchors
- Solar panel and controller able to charge any of the 4 batteries (2 active, 2 spare).
- 12V sockets.
- Twin burner hob and grill (requires servicing).
- Jabsco sea toilet.
- 150l flexible water tank.
- VHF. Radar reflector.
- Masthead tricolour, bow, stern and steaming lights (plus red interior lights - well equipped for night sailing).
- 12V hookup with RCD cutout and 3 sockets.
- Boarding ladder.
- Fire blanket, 5 X fire extinguishers,
- CO2 and fire alarms,
- 3 X manual activation life jackets (checked but require servicing).
- All the usual deck equipment (horseshoe life ring, fenders, mooring warps, boat hooks etc.).
- 2014 survey available. No history (or current evidence of) Osmosis.
" I Bought 'Salve Nauta' in Gosport in 2015. I sailed her to Holyhead in the Spring of 2016. Maintenance/upgrade history:
- New standing rigging.
- New Manson Supreme anchor.
- Pre season engine service.
- Stuffing box re-packed.
- New 100aH+ AGM service battery fitted.
- Gas system certified.
- Rudder rebuilt.
- Forward halyard added for Spinnaker/cruising chute.
- New Simrad TP10 tillerpilot.
- New mainsail halyard.
- Lazyjacks fitted.
- Sprayhood cleaned.
- Flush mounted cockpit bilge pump added.
- Solar charge controller fitted.
- LED interior bulbs fitted.
- Re-upholstered. Cushions renewed as required. Matching curtains (never fitted)
- Engine winterized.
- 6 months + ashore.
- 1095 NM logged.
- Pre-season engine service.
- Hull stripped back to gelcoat before priming and re-coating.
- New flexible water tank.
- Tiller rebuilt by shipwright in cold moulded laminate.
- Sails serviced.
- Third reefing point added to mainsail.
- Heads pump unit replaced.
- Lifted out October. Engine winterized
- 476 NM logged.
- Sailed extensively in Irish Sea area.
- 0 miles logged (vessel laid-up).
- Genoa UV strip renewed.
- Engine run-up frequently and batteries kept charged.
- I have an 8 ton deepwater mooring in Holyhead Harbour which may be available by separate negotiation.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Robert Finch
Hull Material
Russel Marine
Engine Year
Engine Type
No of Heads
3 blade propeller
ABOUT JAGUAR 27
The Jaguar 27 is 27 feet long and has a 9 feet beam. This 1979 diesel Jaguar 27 powered by Yanmar YSB8G with 8 HP horsepower. The Jaguar 27 is made of fiberglass.
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- Boat REF# · 204167
- Length · 8.30m
- Year · 1981
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 20hp, Volvo Penta 2002 Series ()
- Lying · Plymouth
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| Designer | Frank Butler | Builder | Eric Birch | Lying | Plymouth | Fuel capacity | 25.0 ltr (5.5 USG) Total - 1 Tanks | Water capacity | 20.0 ltr (4.4 USG) Total - 1 Tanks | Last survey | 01/09/2010 |
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| Engine | 1 x diesel 20hp | Engine make and model | Volvo Penta 2002 Series () | Engine Hours | engine1= Unknown | Engine Cooled | Direct | Steering | tiller | Drive | shaft | Prop(s) | 3 bladed fixed | Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded | Cruising speed (approx) | 4 knots | Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
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| Engine spares |
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In August 2013, the engine was removed, completely stripped and rebuilt at a cost of £3300. Only 29 engine hours clocked since this rebuild.
Spare engine impeller, filter & fan belt.
| Length | 8.30m | Beam | 2.70m | Draft Min | 1.40m | Displacement | 2,540kg (5,600.7lbs) | Headroom | 1.80m | Storage | In water |
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Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()
| Reefing mainsail | Crusader - Slab (2009) Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
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Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels
Construction
| Construction | GRP | Underwater profile | Fin | Finish | Gelcoat finish |
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Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 | No. of double berths | 2 | No. of single berths | 2 | Cabin(s) | 2 | Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
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2 burner propane Stove
| Stove | Broiler | Drapes | Manual water system | Non-Smokers |
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| Sail cover | Spray dodgers | Rode | Fenders | Boathook | Swim Ladder | Instrument Covers |
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1 halyard winches 2 sheet winches 1 anchors 30.00m of chain 2 speed self tailing Antal August 2014 - new packaway, new spray dodgers, new winch covers & new door cover.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | Speed | Log | VHF | Stereo | Navigation lights |
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Hummingbird Radio
Safety Equipment
| Horn | Swim ladder |
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1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 electric)
New bilge pump fitted
Broker's Comments
The Jaguar 27 is a Frank Butler design of Catalina Yachts, USA. Its large cockpit area can adequately seat 6 people whilst the 2 double and 2 single berths can also provide accommodation for 6.
The fore cabin is separated from the saloon by a locker & separate heads and there are two space saving fold-back doors for privacy.
The windows need upgrading but the winch, grab rail and companionway covers are in excellent condition as is the brand new companionway washboard.
This clean, dry, practical yacht is uncluttered and built for purpose. An ideal 'first yacht' for families, friends & couples who wish to enjoy day sailing and more.
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Specifications
| Builder | Eric Birch Yachts |
| Designer | Frank Butler/Bob Finch |
| Year | 1971 |
| Length | 26' 8" |
| Engine | Lombardini LGW702M |
| Hull | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Cruising Speed | 4 knots |
| Max Speed | 5 knots |
| Price | £5,950 |
| Location | Brighton Marina |
- Length: 26' 8"
- Beam: 8' 8"
- Draft: 4' 3"
- Displacement: 3107 kg
- Ballast: 1225 kg
- Brand: Lombardini
- Total Power: 18
- Model: LGW702M
- Type: Single
- Drive Type: Shaftdrive
- Engine Age: 2004
- Fresh Water: 70 litres
- Fuel: 50 litres
- Number of Single Berths: 2
- Number of Double Berths: 2
- Number of Cabins: 2
- Number of Heads: 1
- 6 berths in 2 Cabins
- Spray dodgers
- Tiller steering
- Dining table
- 240v Shorepower
- Battery charger
- LED cabin lights
- Automatic bilge pump
- Anchor, warps & fenders
- Engine new in 2004
- New engine water pump May 2022
- Berth available in Brighton Marina
- Plastimo gas hob
- Stainless steel sink
- Hand pumped cold water
- Fire blanket
- Garmin 128 chartplotter
- Simrad DSC/VHF
- Speed/Depth log
- Masthead rigged sloop
- Furling genoa
- New mainsail cover June 2022
- 2 x Lewmar 16 self tailing winches
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Jaguar 27 design and variations. The Jaguar 27 has proved to be ideal for short-handed or leisurely family cruising. Designed by Frank Butler as the US-built Catalina 27, large numbers went on to be built and sold by various companies around the world. ... J boats have dominated sectors of the yacht racing scene since the 1970s and are still ...
Jaguar 27 is a 26′ 10″ / 8.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Finch and Frank V. Butler and built by Russell Marine Ltd. starting in 1971. ... Same design as the US CATALINA 27. A twin keel version was also available reducing the draft to 3.65 ft.. Some boats had transom hung rudders. Suggest Improvements Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY.
The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel. The keel is also made of lead. Jaguar 27 can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.10 - 1.20 meter (3.61 - 3.91 ft) dependent on the load.
1982 - Jaguar 27. Designed by Frank Butler & Bob Finch and built by Eric Birch Yachts UK. Quality cruiser. 'Free Spirit' has four berths in saloon and fore cabin. Fitted galley. Heads. Powered by a Beta 14.5hp diesel engine (low hours). Standing rigging 2021. In good overall condition with many upgrades.
The Jaguar 27 is a 26.83ft masthead sloop designed by Frank Butler/ Bob Finch and built in fiberglass by Russell Marine Ltd. since 1971. The Jaguar 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Jaguar / Catalina 27 (1978 England) Length 8.20 + 40 cm bathing platform Lambordini 18PS 12.5 KW (Bj 1999) Consumption approx. 1.1-1.3 L / h 67 L diesel tank 4 beds possible The sailboat has been equipped for long trips Specially revised bathing platform for attaching an outboard motor (2020) Furlex furling system for genoa (Biograd 2020) large ...
1974 Jaguar 27. This 1974 Jaguar 27 has a fin keel and is ideal for short handed sailing. Her inventory includes a 2003 Beta 20hp diesel engine, four berths, furling headsail, slab reefing mainsail, 2019 standing rigging, sprayhood, tiller-pilot, four wheel road trailer and more! She also has a 2024 Insurance survey and is excellent value.
1996 Jaguar 27 White Silk Edition. US$14,374. ↓ Price Drop. Boatshed Brighton | Shoreham, Kent. Request Info. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price.
Listed price €9,950 EUR. Tax paid / included. 1974 | 7.92m | Diesel | Sail. All boats from Network Yacht Brokers. Contact Seller. Find your perfect Jaguar 27 today. We have Jaguar 27 brokers and sellers from around the world at great prices. Used Jaguar 27 for sale from around the world. Search our full range of used Jaguar 27 on www ...
Description. 1975 Jaguar 27. 'Lady Kathryn', is a great example of the most popular model within the Jaguar range. This Frank Butler designed sloop has a reputation for being a safe and sea kindly yacht. Indeed you can still rent one in some of the Greek Islands, where their generous beam, shallow draft and huge companionway make onboard living ...
Explore a vast selection of new and used Jaguar 27 on Rightboat. Search, compare, and find your dream boat today. Trusted by over 500,000 buyers monthly! ... Network Yacht Brokers Remarks : This 1974 Jaguar 27 has a fin keel and is ideal for short handed sailing. Her inventory includes a 2003 Beta 20hp diesel engine, five berths, furling ...
Network Yacht Brokers 1982 Jaguar 27 for sale $8,177 LENGTH: 26.84 ft. | YEAR: 1982 LOCATION: Poole OFFERED BY: ... Jaguar 27 - 1979 Fin Keel Cruiser Fitted with a Yanmar 8hp inboard diesel. Lazy Jacks on the main and headsail furling. New Rigging 2015 and many upgrades in current ownership.
Jaguar 27 for sale | 8.30m | 1981 | 1x diesel 20hp | GRP Construction | Fin underwater profile | 6 berths | Boat REF# 204167
1975 Jaguar 27 £6,000 Marketing Description 'Lady Kathryn', is a great example of the most popular model within the Jaguar range. This Frank Butler designed sloop has a reputation for being a safe and sea kindly yacht.
Jaguar 27. The Jaguar 27 with fin keeled & tiller steering. Accommodation for 6 in two cabins, ideal for coastal cruising and overnighting in comfort. 1971 Built model with the benefit of 2004 Lombardini shaft drive diesel engine. Some cosmetic & season work required. Berth available in Brighton Marina.
Jaguar 27 buy - Year Built: 1977, Length: 8.20 m, Width: 2.72 m - Information, Photos and Contact Details for this Boat. (ID: 495791)
Find Sail Jaguar 27 Diesel boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Jaguar boats to choose from.
Jaguar 27 buy - Year Built: 1975, Length: 8.00 m, Beam: 2.50 m - Information, Photos and Contact Details for this Boat. (ID: 557474) Search. Buy; Sell; ... The "Twirre" is currently stabled at the Haarlem Yacht Club and has sailed primarily on inland waterways and lakes. She has recently had maintenance, including a new coat of antifouling in ...
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Price of the 30 minute SU-27 fighter jet flight simulator: 1PAX - 12,000 rub per person. 2PAX - 9,000 rub per person. 3PAX - 8,000 rub per person. Discounts for bigger groups. The price includes: - 30 minute SU-27 fighter jet flight simulator. - Anti-overload suit. - English-speaking instructor.