Halman Horizon
Halman Manufacturing · designed by Michael Volmer · 1982
fin keelBermuda rigCanada
The Halman Horizon is a 27-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by Michael Volmer and built by Halman Manufacturing, first launched in 1982.
General
| Builder | Halman Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Designer | Michael Volmer |
| Years built | 1982 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 27.00 ft8.23 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 23.00 ft7.01 m |
| Beam | 9.67 ft2.95 m |
| Draft (max) | 4.00 ft1.22 m |
| Displacement | 7,000 lb3,175 kg |
| Ballast | 2,250 lb1,021 kg |
| Sail Area | —— |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
Ballast / Displacement 32.1 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 257 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 21.8 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 2.02 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.4 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$21,000 typical range $17,000 – $25,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
