Macwester 27
Macwester 27 Mk II layout
Macwester 27: L’Escargot, W Scotland, 2010. Photo: Davey W
Macwester 27: L’Escargot, W Scotland, 2010. Photo: Davey W
Macwester 27: Sundowner, SW Scotland, 2011. Photo: D Wheatley
Macwester 27: Sundowner, SW Scotland, 2011. Photo: D Wheatley
Macwester 27: Sundowner, SW Scotland, 2011. Photo: D Wheatley
Macwester 27: Avocet of Tamar, West Country, 2008. Photo: M Brown
Macwester 27: Saorsa Jane, W Scotland, 1983. Photo: J Schofield
Macwester 27: Ol’ Swell, E Scotland, 2011. Photo: MacW
Macwester 27: Ol’ Swell, E Scotland, 2011. Photo: MacW
Macwester 27: Ol’ Swell, E Scotland, 2011. Photo: MacW
Macwester 27: Vaago, E Scotland, 2011. Photo: MacW
Macwester 27: Vaago, E Scotland, 2011. Photo: MacW
Macwester 27: Vaago, E Scotland, 2011. Photo: MacW
Macwester 27: Capella, Upnor, River Medway, 1980s. Photo: B Sheperd
Macwester 27: Capella, Upnor, River Medway, 1980s. Photo: B Sheperd
Macwester 27: Capella, E Scotland, 2010. Photo: MacW
Macwester 27: Capella, E Scotland, 2010. Photo: MacW
Macwester 27: Matilda, Photo: Jeff Bradshaw
Bal-Marine Falls 27: Rose of Tudor, Holland, 2012. Photo: K Jansen
Bal-Marine Falls 27: Rose of Tudor, Holland, 2012. Photo: K Jansen
Bal-Marine Falls 27: Rose of Tudor, Holland, 2012. Photo: K Jansen
Bal-Marine Falls 27: Rose of Tudor, Holland, 2012. Photo: K Jansen
Bal-Marine Falls 27: Rose of Tudor, Holland, 2012. Photo: K Jansen
Macwester 
I had a Mac27 for 17 years- Matilda. Just perfect as a family boat. Now moved up to a Malin.
Jeff B
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Sundowner now renamed Cuthbert by new owners!
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Matilda now renamed Lulubelle. Berthed at Emsworth.
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Hi there,
I am on the way to buy a MACWESTER 8.50 dated 1969. As I have no experience in this kind of boats, could anyone tell me how these shallow keel boats perform at sea, expecially in rough weather?
Many thanks
James Consorti
Italy
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Hi James, I can’t comment on the 27 specifically, but it’s widely accepted that Macwesters are generally sea-kindly boats rather than racing boats. My understanding is that they’re heavily-built compared to more modern boats, which means they don’t bob around on top of the waves; they tend to be more steady and move through waves due to the weight. So for example our 32ft Malin comes into it’s own when it gets a bit windier, when some lighter boats might become less comfortable. The down side is you’re unlikely to win races. Not everyone will agree with this, but that’s my understanding. Hope this helps.
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