The MP 27 Sailboat

Matti ‘Masi’ Pulli was a Finnish boat designer who designed over 50 models of sailboats, mostly made of wood veneer by cross-lamination. He named his boats after his initials as MP boats (the model also includes the length in feet). He was also involved in the Hollming Dock and Baltic Yachts.

Some of his other designs include:

• MP 25: A 7.75 m sailboat built in 1982.
• MP 27: A 8.36 m sailboat built in 1973 and 1974. It has a plywood hull and a long keel.
• MP 28: A 8.45 m sailboat built in 1976.
• MP 30: A 9.2 m sailboat built in 1974.
• MP 31: A 9.45 m sailboat built in 1982.
• MP 35/351: A 10.6 m sailboat built in 1988.

He should not be confused with another Matti Pulli, who was a Finnish Olympic ski jumping coach!

This sailboat was designed by Matti Pulli, a Finnish naval architect who also created the popular MP 30 and MP 35 models. The MP 27 was the first Pulli designed boat to be made in serial production. Only seven of them were built by Länsivene Oy between 1973 and 1974, making them rare and sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts.

The MP 27 is a fin keel monohull with a skeg-mounted rudder. It has a masthead sloop rig with a reported sail area of 36.1 square meters. The hull is made of plywood, which gives it strength and lightness. The boat has a length overall of 8.4 meters, a waterline length of 6.8 meters, a beam of 2.8 meters and a draft of 1.4 meters. It has a displacement of 3,000 kilograms and a ballast of 1,250 kilograms, which is cast iron.

The MP 27 is a boat that can handle different sailing conditions with ease and grace. It has a high ballast-to-displacement ratio of 41.7%, which means it is stiff and stable under sail. It also has a low capsize screening formula of 1.9, which means it is less likely to capsize in rough seas. The boat has a moderate displacement-to-length ratio of 266, which means it is neither too heavy nor too light for its size. It has a comfort ratio of 22.6, which means it is suitable for coastal cruising.

The MP 27 is not only a good performer, but also a good looker. It has a classic design with elegant lines and curves. It has a spacious cockpit that can accommodate four to six people comfortably. It has a cozy cabin that can sleep four people in two separate berths. It has a galley with a sink and a stove, and a head with a toilet and a sink. It has plenty of storage space for gear and provisions.

The MP 27 is a sailboat that will appeal to recreational sailors and sailboat enthusiasts who appreciate its character and charm. It is a boat that can sail well in light airs or heavy weather, depending on the sail configuration.