Duchy 27

About

With over 37 launched to date, the Duchy 27 has developed a strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliability and seaworthiness. Designed by renowned British naval architect Andrew Wolstenholme, the Duchy 27 borrows much from Downeast tradition both above and below the waterline – featuring a stylish, practical wheelhouse, tumblehome aft, keel-protected prop, a hard chine hull, and deep bow sections forward to safely handle the most challenging conditions with a soft ride.

The Duchy 27 is both an excellent day boat to accommodate family and friends, and a cozy weekender for two with an appealing highly finished interior. She is indeed a well proportioned design with rugged good looks – sweet to the eye from every angle.

Highlights include:

  • Seating for ten with spacious aft cockpit seats, twin mid cockpit seats and dual helm/companion pedestal seats
  • Innovative hinged transom door stepping onto a large, molded swim platform with swim ladder
  • Molded pilothouse with great visibility and opening hatches and side windows.
  • Molded steps, proper side decks, hand rails and bow rail to safely and easily get forward from the cockpit
  • Functional galley with sink, microwave oven and numerous storage lockers
  • V-berth convertible to a double
  • Ensuite head with shower
  • Wet locker
  • Exceptional joinery work above and below decks finished to a high standard

Plans

 
 

Specifications

Principal Dimensions

  • LOA8.2 m / 27 ft
  • Beam2.8 m / 9 ft 2 in
  • Draft0.85 m / 2 ft 9 in
  • Air Draft2.25 m / 7 ft 4 in
  • Displacement3.25 t / 7,150 lbs
  • Fuel Capacity330 l / 87 US gal
  • Water Capacity220 l / 58 US gal
  • Holding Tank25 l / 7 US gal
 

Optional Extras

  • Bow and stern thrusters
  • Proportional joystick thruster controls
  • Navigation package with GPS, radar, AIS, plotter, autopilot, speed and depth
  • Electric windlass with helm controls
  • Fusion marine stereo system
  • Refrigerator/freezer in cockpit
  • Hot water heater, transom shower
  • Espar cabin/pilothouse heater
  • Searchlight
  • Cockpit cover - tonneau or bimini with curtains
  • Upgrade to leather interior fabrics
  • Varnished transom
  • Epoxy barrier coat with antifouling
  • Bespoke custom joinery and storage
  • Sun pad on forward cabin top

Specification Highlights

  • Built to Recreational Craft Directive, Cat C
  • Low maintenance GRP hull, deck, and structural moldings
  • Interior moldings for a clean, finished look
  • Teak or synthetic teak side decks, cockpit sole, swim platform and coaming caps to preserve a traditional look
  • Rub rail with stainless striker at shear
  • All 316 custom stainless deck hardware
  • (4) Opening portholes, (2) deck vents and (3) deck hatches
  • Comprehensive safety bow and hand rails
  • Upgraded Yanmar 230 hp diesel engine
  • Fuel economy at 20 knot cruise - 2.3 miles/gal
  • Fuel economy at 25 knot max - 2.1 miles/gal
  • Molded GRP insulated lift-up engine box
  • 12 Volt DC, 120 Volt AC electrical system
  • Comprehensive LED interior/exterior lighting
  • Inverter/battery charger with AC/DC outlets
  • Shore power inlet with cord
  • Waterproof Sunbrella upholstery for interior and exterior seating
  • High quality oak joinery throughout including solid paneled cabinetry
  • Varnished removable cockpit table with storage bag
  • Teak and holly effect cabin sole
  • Stainless galley sink with faucet
  • Microwave oven powered by inverter
  • Enclosed head w/ wash basin and sit-down shower
  • Electric toilet
  • VHF Radio
  • USCG safety gear
 

Made InGreat Britain