1976 Newport 27 vs 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon — Comparison
1976 Newport 27
1975 Cape Dory Typhoon
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1976 Newport 27 | 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Capital Yachts | Cape Dory |
| Year | 1976–1984 | 1975–1988 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | Gary Mull | Carl Alberg |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) | 5.79 m (19.0 ft) |
| LWL | 6.71 m (22.0 ft) | 4.57 m (15.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.59 m (8.5 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.22 m (4.0 ft) | 0.76 m (2.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) | 680 kg (1,499 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,043 kg (2,299 lbs) | 272 kg (600 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 29.1 m² (313 ft²) | 10.6 m² (114 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | 5 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 38 L (10.0 gal) | 8 L (2.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 15 L (4.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 2 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1976 Newport 27 and 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1976 Newport 27 is a 1970s design by Capital Yachts from USA, while the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon is a 1970s offering from Cape Dory from USA. The 1976 Newport 27 was penned by Gary Mull. The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon was designed by Carl Alberg.
In terms of size, the 1976 Newport 27 measures 8.23m (27.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.59m, compared to the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon at 5.79m (19.0ft) with a 1.83m beam. The 1976 Newport 27 is 2.44m longer than the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon. The 1976 Newport 27 displaces approximately 267% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1976 Newport 27 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.08 and 29.1 m² of sail area. The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon, with an SA/D of 13.94 and 10.6 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The 1976 Newport 27 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1976 Newport 27 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 21.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon has a comfort ratio of 19.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.83. The ballast ratios are 41.8% for the 1976 Newport 27 and 40.0% for the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1976 Newport 27 provides 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L of water capacity and 38L of fuel. The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon offers 2 berths in 1 cabin with 15L water and 8L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1976 Newport 27 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1976 Newport 27 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1976 Newport 27 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.