Rossiter Pintail 27
Basic data
| Category: | Sailboat |
| Year of construction: | 1975 |
| Length: | 831 cm |
| width: | 267 cm |
| Depth: | 106 cm |
| Material: | Polyester |
| Motorization: | Beta Marine |
| Berth: |
Eanjum, Netherlands
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Specifications
Rossiter Pintail 27 with character
What makes this Rossiter Pintail 27 special?
This Rossiter Pintail 27 was built in 1975 at the Purbrook Rossiter yard in England. She is a classic polyester sailing boat with a length of 8.31 metres, a beam of 2.67 metres and a draft of 1.06 metres. With her S-shaped hull, long keel and bilge keels, she has a distinctive appearance and a design well suited to cruising on inland waters, lakes, rivers and tidal waters.
The boat was designed by Rossiter and has a traditional layout with a sheltered cockpit, raised superstructure and external tiller steering. Her air draft is approximately 11 metres, while the interior provides around 1.80 metres of headroom. The interior is finished in mahogany. The combination of the woodwork, classic lines and blue hull gives her a distinctive character.
The owner describes her as having a neutral helm on different points of sail when the sails are properly trimmed. Thanks to her long keel and bilge keels, she can dry out upright. This makes her design suitable for exploring areas such as the IJsselmeer, the Frisian Lakes and the Wadden Sea. The boat has previously been used on a variety of waters, from lakes and inland waterways to the sea.
Rossiter Pintail 27 now in the online auction. Everyone can place bids until 19 October 2026.
What is the layout on board?
In the cabin, this Pintail 27 offers four permanent berths. The settee berths can be used as sleeping berths, with storage space behind the backrests. The cabin and forepeak are separated by a hanging locker to port and a heads compartment to starboard. Mattresses, a manual toilet and a washbasin are included. The toilet discharge does not flow directly into open water.
The galley is located next to the cabin entrance. It is equipped with a sink, a gimballed cooker and storage space for crockery and kitchen utensils. A refrigerator makes life on board more convenient during a weekend or longer holiday. Pots and pans, crockery, cutlery and glasses are also included. In addition, a 15-litre compressor refrigerator is available.
The water tank has a capacity of 120 litres. Warm-air heating is installed. Part of the cabin headlining is missing. This is a visible point requiring attention that you can assess for yourself during the viewing day. The accommodation is functionally arranged, but this area still offers scope for further finishing.
Which engine and equipment are present?
The boat has one inboard Beta Marine diesel engine, type B 20 HE. This engine was installed in 2010, has an output of 20 hp and is electrically started. According to the available information, it is operational. The fuel tank has a capacity of 50 litres. The stated cruising speed is approximately 10 kilometres per hour, with a maximum speed of around 15 kilometres per hour.
The electrical installation includes two batteries with a combined capacity of 168 amp-hours. There is also a battery charger, inverter, voltmeter and shore-power connection on board. An electric bilge pump is included. The installed fuel-gauge sender provides information about the fuel level.
For navigation, the Rossiter is equipped with a Sestrel Moore compass, a Vetus depth sounder and an AdvanSea T 56 GPS chartplotter. The depth sounder is new. The navigation lights consist of sidelights, a stern light, a steaming light and a tri-colour masthead light. A brass barometer and a brass Lord Nelson clock are also present.
How is the sail plan configured?
This Pintail 27 has one aluminium mast and four sails. The sail plan consists of a jib, genoa, mainsail and spinnaker. According to the information provided, the sails are in good condition. The headsail has a furling system. The mainsail can be reefed using the roller-furling boom. This provides additional options for adjusting the sail area in changing conditions.
An anchor with chain is carried on the foredeck. The anchor is retrieved using a manual windlass. Outside, the boat has a cockpit tent, covers, fenders, lines, guardrails and a swimming ladder. Safety equipment includes a lifebuoy, and the boat has a manual bilge pump.
What is the maintenance history?
The boat was last taken out of the water for maintenance in 2025. The antifouling was also applied that year. Various documents are available with the boat, including transfer documents from previous owners, information about the purchase of the engine in 2010, engine-maintenance records, storage receipts and partial documentation for the equipment on board.
The Pintail 27 has sailed in several cruising areas over the years. Her first owner, a German, used her on the Elbe and the Wadden Sea. She then passed into Dutch ownership and was used on the IJsselmeer and the Frisian Lakes. A subsequent owner had her colour changed from green to a Mediterranean blue. The current owner mainly used her on the Wadden Sea and is selling her because another Pintail became available with a gaff rig.
What should you pay attention to during the viewing day?
Anyone wishing to view this boat will have the opportunity during the viewing day to carefully assess her condition, layout, equipment and finish. Pay particular attention to the missing section of cabin headlining, the condition of the woodwork, the sails, the engine compartment and the equipment on board. The viewing day is the opportunity to inspect the boat’s actual condition.
For anyone searching for a boat to buy, this Rossiter offers a classic combination of sailing performance, interior space and a design suitable for a variety of cruising areas. Those looking to buy a second-hand boat with four berths, an inboard diesel engine and a traditional appearance can take a closer look during the viewing day. When buying a boat, it is advisable not to focus solely on age and appearance, but also to consider maintenance, documentation, technical systems and any work you may later wish to carry out yourself.
Who is this Pintail 27 suitable for?
This Rossiter Pintail 27 could be right for you if you are interested in a classic sailing boat with a robust polyester hull, a spacious cabin and a traditional interior. She is suitable for day trips, weekends on board, holidays and longer cruises on inland waters and at sea. Her long-keel and bilge-keel design gives her a character of her own and makes her interesting to enthusiasts of tidal waters and drying out.
The boat is offered through BoatAuction. Examine her carefully during the viewing day and form your own opinion based on the equipment, documentation and points requiring attention.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Rossiter Pintail 27 is on Saturday 17 October 2026 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Eanjum (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- This boat is sold without a trailer.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Rossiter |
| Type | Pintail 27 |
| Length | 831 |
| Width | 267 |
| Depth | 106 |
| Clearance height | 1100 |
| Year of construction | 1975 |
| Material | Polyester |
| Number of sleeping places (fixed) | 4 |
| Standing height indoors | 180 |
| Last antifouling treatment | 2025 |
| Hull shape | S-shaped |
| Control | Tiller |
| Location control | Outside |
| Rudder | Single |
| Separate dining area | |
| Fridge | |
| Cooker | |
| Curtains | |
| Water tank capacity in liters | 120 |
| Toilet | Manual |
| Does the toilet drain directly into the open water | No |
| Heating | Hot air |
| Dinghy | No |
| Life buoy | |
| Bilge pump | Manual |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
| Weight (kg) | 5283 |
| Anchor(s) | 1 |
| Anchor attachment | Chain |
| Windlass | Hand |
| Deck cover(s) | |
| Cockpit tent | |
| Fenders and lines | |
| Sea rails | |
| Swimming ladder |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Is the engine operational | The engine is operational |
| Start typing | Electric |
| Maximum speed | kilometers per hour | 15 |
| Engine type | Inboard |
| Brand motor | Beta Marine |
| Model engine | B-20 HE |
| Power (hp) | 20 |
| Year of construction of the engine | 2010 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Consumption | 1 |
| Tank capacity in liters | 50 |
| Fuel Tank Gauge | |
| Number of batteries present | 2 |
| Total battery capacity | 168 |
| Battery charger | |
| Inverter | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Shore power | |
| 12V |
| Number of masts | 1 |
| Mast material | Aluminum |
| Number of sails | 4 |
| State of the sails | Good |
| Jib | |
| Genoa | |
| Main sail | |
| Spinnaker | |
| Furling mainsail | |
| Furling foresail |
Rossiter Pintail 27 with character
What makes this Rossiter Pintail 27 special?
This Rossiter Pintail 27 was built in 1975 at the Purbrook Rossiter yard in England. She is a classic polyester sailing boat with a length of 8.31 metres, a beam of 2.67 metres and a draft of 1.06 metres. With her S-shaped hull, long keel and bilge keels, she has a distinctive appearance and a design well suited to cruising on inland waters, lakes, rivers and tidal waters.
The boat was designed by Rossiter and has a traditional layout with a sheltered cockpit, raised superstructure and external tiller steering. Her air draft is approximately 11 metres, while the interior provides around 1.80 metres of headroom. The interior is finished in mahogany. The combination of the woodwork, classic lines and blue hull gives her a distinctive character.
The owner describes her as having a neutral helm on different points of sail when the sails are properly trimmed. Thanks to her long keel and bilge keels, she can dry out upright. This makes her design suitable for exploring areas such as the IJsselmeer, the Frisian Lakes and the Wadden Sea. The boat has previously been used on a variety of waters, from lakes and inland waterways to the sea.
Rossiter Pintail 27 now in the online auction. Everyone can place bids until 19 October 2026.
What is the layout on board?
In the cabin, this Pintail 27 offers four permanent berths. The settee berths can be used as sleeping berths, with storage space behind the backrests. The cabin and forepeak are separated by a hanging locker to port and a heads compartment to starboard. Mattresses, a manual toilet and a washbasin are included. The toilet discharge does not flow directly into open water.
The galley is located next to the cabin entrance. It is equipped with a sink, a gimballed cooker and storage space for crockery and kitchen utensils. A refrigerator makes life on board more convenient during a weekend or longer holiday. Pots and pans, crockery, cutlery and glasses are also included. In addition, a 15-litre compressor refrigerator is available.
The water tank has a capacity of 120 litres. Warm-air heating is installed. Part of the cabin headlining is missing. This is a visible point requiring attention that you can assess for yourself during the viewing day. The accommodation is functionally arranged, but this area still offers scope for further finishing.
Which engine and equipment are present?
The boat has one inboard Beta Marine diesel engine, type B 20 HE. This engine was installed in 2010, has an output of 20 hp and is electrically started. According to the available information, it is operational. The fuel tank has a capacity of 50 litres. The stated cruising speed is approximately 10 kilometres per hour, with a maximum speed of around 15 kilometres per hour.
The electrical installation includes two batteries with a combined capacity of 168 amp-hours. There is also a battery charger, inverter, voltmeter and shore-power connection on board. An electric bilge pump is included. The installed fuel-gauge sender provides information about the fuel level.
For navigation, the Rossiter is equipped with a Sestrel Moore compass, a Vetus depth sounder and an AdvanSea T 56 GPS chartplotter. The depth sounder is new. The navigation lights consist of sidelights, a stern light, a steaming light and a tri-colour masthead light. A brass barometer and a brass Lord Nelson clock are also present.
How is the sail plan configured?
This Pintail 27 has one aluminium mast and four sails. The sail plan consists of a jib, genoa, mainsail and spinnaker. According to the information provided, the sails are in good condition. The headsail has a furling system. The mainsail can be reefed using the roller-furling boom. This provides additional options for adjusting the sail area in changing conditions.
An anchor with chain is carried on the foredeck. The anchor is retrieved using a manual windlass. Outside, the boat has a cockpit tent, covers, fenders, lines, guardrails and a swimming ladder. Safety equipment includes a lifebuoy, and the boat has a manual bilge pump.
What is the maintenance history?
The boat was last taken out of the water for maintenance in 2025. The antifouling was also applied that year. Various documents are available with the boat, including transfer documents from previous owners, information about the purchase of the engine in 2010, engine-maintenance records, storage receipts and partial documentation for the equipment on board.
The Pintail 27 has sailed in several cruising areas over the years. Her first owner, a German, used her on the Elbe and the Wadden Sea. She then passed into Dutch ownership and was used on the IJsselmeer and the Frisian Lakes. A subsequent owner had her colour changed from green to a Mediterranean blue. The current owner mainly used her on the Wadden Sea and is selling her because another Pintail became available with a gaff rig.
What should you pay attention to during the viewing day?
Anyone wishing to view this boat will have the opportunity during the viewing day to carefully assess her condition, layout, equipment and finish. Pay particular attention to the missing section of cabin headlining, the condition of the woodwork, the sails, the engine compartment and the equipment on board. The viewing day is the opportunity to inspect the boat’s actual condition.
For anyone searching for a boat to buy, this Rossiter offers a classic combination of sailing performance, interior space and a design suitable for a variety of cruising areas. Those looking to buy a second-hand boat with four berths, an inboard diesel engine and a traditional appearance can take a closer look during the viewing day. When buying a boat, it is advisable not to focus solely on age and appearance, but also to consider maintenance, documentation, technical systems and any work you may later wish to carry out yourself.
Who is this Pintail 27 suitable for?
This Rossiter Pintail 27 could be right for you if you are interested in a classic sailing boat with a robust polyester hull, a spacious cabin and a traditional interior. She is suitable for day trips, weekends on board, holidays and longer cruises on inland waters and at sea. Her long-keel and bilge-keel design gives her a character of her own and makes her interesting to enthusiasts of tidal waters and drying out.
The boat is offered through BoatAuction. Examine her carefully during the viewing day and form your own opinion based on the equipment, documentation and points requiring attention.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Rossiter Pintail 27 is on Saturday 17 October 2026 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Eanjum (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- This boat is sold without a trailer.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Rossiter |
| Type | Pintail 27 |
| Length | 831 |
| Width | 267 |
| Depth | 106 |
| Clearance height | 1100 |
| Year of construction | 1975 |
| Material | Polyester |
| Number of sleeping places (fixed) | 4 |
| Standing height indoors | 180 |
| Last antifouling treatment | 2025 |
| Hull shape | S-shaped |
| Control | Tiller |
| Location control | Outside |
| Rudder | Single |
| Separate dining area | |
| Fridge | |
| Cooker | |
| Curtains | |
| Water tank capacity in liters | 120 |
| Toilet | Manual |
| Does the toilet drain directly into the open water | No |
| Heating | Hot air |
| Dinghy | No |
| Life buoy | |
| Bilge pump | Manual |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
| Weight (kg) | 5283 |
| Anchor(s) | 1 |
| Anchor attachment | Chain |
| Windlass | Hand |
| Deck cover(s) | |
| Cockpit tent | |
| Fenders and lines | |
| Sea rails | |
| Swimming ladder |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Is the engine operational | The engine is operational |
| Start typing | Electric |
| Maximum speed | kilometers per hour | 15 |
| Engine type | Inboard |
| Brand motor | Beta Marine |
| Model engine | B-20 HE |
| Power (hp) | 20 |
| Year of construction of the engine | 2010 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Consumption | 1 |
| Tank capacity in liters | 50 |
| Fuel Tank Gauge | |
| Number of batteries present | 2 |
| Total battery capacity | 168 |
| Battery charger | |
| Inverter | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Shore power | |
| 12V |
| Number of masts | 1 |
| Mast material | Aluminum |
| Number of sails | 4 |
| State of the sails | Good |
| Jib | |
| Genoa | |
| Main sail | |
| Spinnaker | |
| Furling mainsail | |
| Furling foresail |
