pilothouse 27

pilothouse 27

pilothouse 27

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Orkney Pilot House 27 is a robust motor cruiser known for its solid construction and practical design. It features classic lines, an elegant interior, and a modified V hull for a comfortable ride. The boat is designed for both performance and economy, with options for single or twin diesel stern drive engines.
Specifications: The boat measures 26’8” (7.93m) in length with a beam of 9’2” (2.8m) and a hull weight of 7385 lbs (3350 kg). It can achieve a maximum speed of 27 knots and has a range of over 250 nautical miles. The maximum horsepower is 260hp for a single sterndrive and 300hp for combined twin sterndrives.
Design and Construction: The hull, deck, and ancillary mouldings are constructed using heavy-duty hand lay-up GRP with isophthalic resin for the outer layer. The structure is reinforced with chopped strand mat and woven rovings, with additional stiffening provided by foam core panels and bonded-in bulkheads. The deck is a sandwich construction with foam core in walking areas and reinforced stress areas.
Interior and Accommodation: The wheelhouse offers excellent visibility with alloy-framed windows and includes a helm station, galley, and dinette that converts into a berth. The forward cabin features a two-berth arrangement with ample storage. The enclosed toilet compartment provides full standing headroom.
Deck and Cockpit: The boat includes a self-draining cockpit with high coamings, wide side decks, and a transom door leading to an aft bathing platform. Deck equipment includes stainless steel handrails, a bow roller, and mooring cleats.
Engine and Performance: The boat offers several engine options, with single or twin diesel stern drive configurations. It includes sound deadening in the engine compartment and easy service access. The fuel system features a single or twin tank setup with filtration and gauges.
Electrical and Safety Equipment: The boat is equipped with 12v navigation lights, a circuit breaker switch panel, and heavy-duty batteries. Safety features include automatic and manual bilge pumps, fire extinguishers, and a windscreen wiper for the helmsman.
Commissioning: The boat is commissioned and delivered afloat in Chichester Harbour, with delivery to other destinations available upon request.
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Catalog excerpts

pilothouse 27-1

“The largest boat in Orkney’s range continues its tradition of solid no-nonsense craft. The Pilot House 27 is typical Orkney - smart, practical and user-friendly.” • Classic lines & elegant interior • Modified V hull for dry comfortable ride • • Nick Burnham - Motor Boat Monthly magazine Lockable wheelhouse with excellent all-round visibility through alloy framed windows Big self draining cockpit with safe high coamings • Wide safe side decks • Spacious seagoing cabin with galley and separate toilet compartment • Ample stowage space on deck & below • RCD category B • Diesel stern drive for economy & smooth running • Single or twin diesel stern drive engine options available • Up to 27 knots perfor

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pilothouse 27-2

The Orkney Pilot House 27 has an enviable reputation for sea keeping. Developed by Orkney and Nelson designers TT Boat Designs, the hull features a generous waterline length and free board. This combined with a heavy displacement endows the 27 with a sure footedness in a seaway not found in many boats of even greater size. The open plan wheelhouse is spacious and airy with alloy framed toughened glass windows giving commanding all round vision for the helmsman as well as great views from the dinette and galley. The dinette is a comfortable place to dine and relax and can easily be converted into...

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pilothouse 27-3

CONSTRUCTION Hull, deck and ancillary mouldings are constructed in heavy duty hand lay up GRP The outer layer of the hull is laid up with Isophthalic resin. Subsequent layers are reinforced with chopped strand mat and woven rovings used in combination, the thickness increasing in critical vulnerable areas. Above the waterline, stiffening is provided by a full length foam core panel and below the waterline by bonded-in bulk-heads and longitudinal stringers. Additional stiffening is provided by a glassed-in module in the cabin. The one-piece deck moulding is a sandwich type construction using foam...

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pilothouse 27-4

Wide side decks leading forward Bathing platform as standard Twin engine option available 12v Navigation lights Circuit breaker switch panel Lights in cabin and wheelhouse Compass 2 x heavy duty 12v batteries fitted with isolator/changeover switch Boat commissioned & delivery afloat in Chichester Harbour. Delivery to other destinations can be arranged, please ask for further details. Ensign staff and socket. Anchor, chain and warp. Manual fire extinguisher 2 x 12v automatic bilge pumps, one in the engine bay and one midships 1 x manual bilge pump Automatic fire extinguisher in engine compartment...

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