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: |
Oostmahorn, Netherlands
|
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 yacht measuring 8.31 metres in length, 2.67 metres in beam and with a draught of 1.06 metres. With her S-shaped hull, long keel and bilge keels, she has a distinctive appearance and a design that is well suited to cruising on inland waterways, lakes, rivers and tidal waters.
The boat was designed by Rossiter and has a traditional layout with a sheltered cockpit, raised coachroof and external tiller steering. Her air draft is approximately 11 metres, while the interior offers around 1.80 metres of headroom. The interior is finished with mahogany woodwork. The combination of the woodwork, classic lines and blue hull gives her a distinctive character.
The owner reports that she has a neutral helm on various points of sail, thanks to her sail plan and well-trimmed sails. Her long keel and bilge keels allow her to dry out upright. This makes her design ideal for exploring tidal waters such as the Wadden Sea. The vessel has previously been used on various waterways, from the Frisian Lakes to Lake IJsselmeer, the Wadden Sea and the North Sea.
Rossiter Pintail 27 now in the online auction. Everyone can bid 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 lockers behind the backrests. The cabin and forecabin are separated by a hanging locker to port and a heads compartment to starboard. The boat has mattresses, a manual toilet and a washbasin. The toilet outlet does not discharge 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 equipment. Pots and pans, crockery, cutlery and glasses are included. A 15-litre compressor refrigerator makes life on board more convenient during a weekend or longer holiday.
The water tank has a capacity of 120 litres. Hot-air heating is installed. Part of the cabin ceiling is missing. This is a visible point of attention that you can assess yourself during the viewing day. The accommodation is functionally laid out, but this aspect still offers scope for further finishing.
Which engine and equipment are included?
The boat has one inboard diesel engine, a Beta Marine B 20 HE. This engine was installed in 2010, produces 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 approximately 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, as well as a fire extinguisher. An electric bilge-water pump is included. A dipstick is provided to measure the amount of fuel.
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 tricolour masthead light. A brass barometer and a brass Lord Nelson clock are also present.
What is the sail plan?
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 is fitted with a furling system. The mainsail can be reefed using the roller-furling boom. This provides additional flexibility for adjusting the sail area in changing conditions.
An anchor with chain is located on the foredeck. The anchor is raised using a manual windlass. Outside, the boat is equipped with a cockpit tent, covers, fenders, lines, guardrails and a swimming ladder. For safety, a lifebuoy is provided, 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. 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 certificates 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, sailed her on the Elbe and the Wadden Sea. She then passed into Dutch ownership and was used on Lake IJsselmeer and the Frisian Lakes. A subsequent owner had her colour changed from green to a Mediterranean blue, among other modifications. 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 look out for 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 the cabin ceiling, the condition of the woodwork, the sails, the engine compartment and the equipment on board. The viewing day is the opportunity to assess the boat’s actual condition.
For anyone looking to buy a boat, this Rossiter offers a classic combination of sailing characteristics, interior space and a design suitable for a wide range 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 considering tips for buying a boat, it is wise to look not only at its age and appearance, but also at its maintenance, documentation, technical systems and any work you may wish to carry out yourself later.
Who is this Pintail 27 suitable for?
This Rossiter Pintail 27 is suitable for you if you are interested in a classic sailing yacht with a robust polyester hull, a spacious cabin and 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 distinctive character and makes her interesting for enthusiasts of tidal waters and drying out.
The boat is being offered through BoatAuction. Inspect her carefully during the viewing day and form your own opinion based on the equipment, documentation and points of attention present.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Rossiter Pintail 27 is on Saturday 17 October 2026 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Oostmahorn (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 yacht measuring 8.31 metres in length, 2.67 metres in beam and with a draught of 1.06 metres. With her S-shaped hull, long keel and bilge keels, she has a distinctive appearance and a design that is well suited to cruising on inland waterways, lakes, rivers and tidal waters.
The boat was designed by Rossiter and has a traditional layout with a sheltered cockpit, raised coachroof and external tiller steering. Her air draft is approximately 11 metres, while the interior offers around 1.80 metres of headroom. The interior is finished with mahogany woodwork. The combination of the woodwork, classic lines and blue hull gives her a distinctive character.
The owner reports that she has a neutral helm on various points of sail, thanks to her sail plan and well-trimmed sails. Her long keel and bilge keels allow her to dry out upright. This makes her design ideal for exploring tidal waters such as the Wadden Sea. The vessel has previously been used on various waterways, from the Frisian Lakes to Lake IJsselmeer, the Wadden Sea and the North Sea.
Rossiter Pintail 27 now in the online auction. Everyone can bid 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 lockers behind the backrests. The cabin and forecabin are separated by a hanging locker to port and a heads compartment to starboard. The boat has mattresses, a manual toilet and a washbasin. The toilet outlet does not discharge 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 equipment. Pots and pans, crockery, cutlery and glasses are included. A 15-litre compressor refrigerator makes life on board more convenient during a weekend or longer holiday.
The water tank has a capacity of 120 litres. Hot-air heating is installed. Part of the cabin ceiling is missing. This is a visible point of attention that you can assess yourself during the viewing day. The accommodation is functionally laid out, but this aspect still offers scope for further finishing.
Which engine and equipment are included?
The boat has one inboard diesel engine, a Beta Marine B 20 HE. This engine was installed in 2010, produces 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 approximately 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, as well as a fire extinguisher. An electric bilge-water pump is included. A dipstick is provided to measure the amount of fuel.
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 tricolour masthead light. A brass barometer and a brass Lord Nelson clock are also present.
What is the sail plan?
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 is fitted with a furling system. The mainsail can be reefed using the roller-furling boom. This provides additional flexibility for adjusting the sail area in changing conditions.
An anchor with chain is located on the foredeck. The anchor is raised using a manual windlass. Outside, the boat is equipped with a cockpit tent, covers, fenders, lines, guardrails and a swimming ladder. For safety, a lifebuoy is provided, 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. 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 certificates 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, sailed her on the Elbe and the Wadden Sea. She then passed into Dutch ownership and was used on Lake IJsselmeer and the Frisian Lakes. A subsequent owner had her colour changed from green to a Mediterranean blue, among other modifications. 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 look out for 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 the cabin ceiling, the condition of the woodwork, the sails, the engine compartment and the equipment on board. The viewing day is the opportunity to assess the boat’s actual condition.
For anyone looking to buy a boat, this Rossiter offers a classic combination of sailing characteristics, interior space and a design suitable for a wide range 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 considering tips for buying a boat, it is wise to look not only at its age and appearance, but also at its maintenance, documentation, technical systems and any work you may wish to carry out yourself later.
Who is this Pintail 27 suitable for?
This Rossiter Pintail 27 is suitable for you if you are interested in a classic sailing yacht with a robust polyester hull, a spacious cabin and 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 distinctive character and makes her interesting for enthusiasts of tidal waters and drying out.
The boat is being offered through BoatAuction. Inspect her carefully during the viewing day and form your own opinion based on the equipment, documentation and points of attention present.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Rossiter Pintail 27 is on Saturday 17 October 2026 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Oostmahorn (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 |
