Comments

"You won't find many boats of this size that are as easy to sail."

"Having the ability to get where your going in light air is a real treat!"

"The boat does have clouds of sail area."

"I did the Double Handed Farallons Race a few weeks ago; total crew weight about 340 pounds. We had winds 15-20 [knots] and sailed with a single reef [with] no problem."

"Frankly, when I designed the boat I never imagined it could carry a full spinnaker in that much wind [25+]; but the blessing of a stable, balanced hull is that you can push it a lot harder than a normal squirrely boat"

Comments from Brian Fagan of Sailing Magazine -

"The Antrim 27 turned out to be one of the most interesting boats I have ever tested"

"To my surprise, I immediately felt at home on a boat that oozes speed from every pore"

"The result is a remarkable, precisely controlled boat that handles and feels like a keel boat, yet retains the performance of a sprightly dinghy"

"The Antrim 27 will appeal to a much broader audience who just likes to sail fast and not necessarily race"

"...yet is capable of going off-shore in a wide variety of conditions"

"...unlike many unabashed speed machines, the Antrim 27 has a cabin that could easily be converted into a comfortable home for weekend cruising for two people, or even a larger party"

Comments from Leif Beiley -

"This is a boat that will excel in light air"

"Note the large radius at the hull/deck joint. This gives the boat a distinctive appearance and will make sitting on the rail a bit more comfortable"

'While the general theme of the Antrim 27 may be conservative, the sailplan of this boat is decidedly not"

"Where the boat really shines is down below. The accommodations are quite adequate for an overnight race or weekend at the island"

"Designers often try to give the illusion of spaciousness in small boats by eliminating bulkheads and incorporating features that may look good but are not ergonomically usable. I don't see that approach in this boat, and it is refreshing"

Comments from Robert Perry -

"There is usually not much to say about the interiors of sport boats, but Antrim has devised a very clever and workable layout for this little rocket"

"I am not saying this a cruising boat, but you could cruise with it"

"I think the builder/designer combination of Ultimate and Antrim will be tough to beat"

Comments from Richard Ray -

"The Antrim 27 is very balanced that I frequently sail solo with the autopilot steering for hours on end - even with the spinnaker flying"

"The boat is a short-handers dream"