Soling
designed by Jan Herman Linge · 1969
Fixed keelBermuda rig with high aspect ratio jibNorway
The Soling is a 27-foot bermuda rig with high aspect ratio jib sailboat designed by Jan Herman Linge, first launched in 1969.
General
| Builder | — |
|---|---|
| Designer | Jan Herman Linge |
| Years built | 1969 |
| Hull type | Fixed keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig with high aspect ratio jib |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Norway |
Dimensions
| LOA | 26.90 ft8.20 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 20.01 ft6.10 m |
| Beam | 6.23 ft1.90 m |
| Draft (max) | 4.27 ft1.30 m |
| Displacement | 2,282 lb1,035 kg |
| Ballast | 1,257 lb570 kg |
| Sail Area | 739 ft²68.7 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 68.22 Performance / racer — powered up
Ballast / Displacement 55.1 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 127 Light
Comfort Ratio 14.0 Racing / light coastal
Capsize Screening 1.89 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.0 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
$19,000 typical range $15,000 – $23,000
⚠ 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.
