Finesse 27

The Finesse 27 is a sleek inboard center console and features a wide open cockpit all on one level, with no steps to trip over with a toe kick under the covering board. A large fishbox is in the sole just forward of the console while another box forward offers dry storage. In the bow, an anchor locker stores the anchor and rodes, with more rod rocks under the gunnel. The large console offers plenty of room for your electronics and gauges. A leaning post is standard, though other seating can be installed.

The console tilts forward to allow complete access to your choice of small-block gas engine or a 4-cylinder Yanmar diesel. The engine is mounted to the glass encapsulated wood engine beds using through-bolted aluminum brackets. The power is transferred to the water through a stainless steel prop shaft with a bronze strut and a NIBRAL propeller. Steering is accomplished through a hydraulic system turning a cast bronze, wedge shaped rudder. The rudder is offset slightly to allow the shaft to be pulled without removing the rudder. The exhaust runs under the cockpit sole on the port side and exits at the transom. Just aft of the engine compartment is the 140 gal. aluminum fuel tank, bolted to bulkheads fore and aft. Space all around the tank ensures good air circulation and long tank life. Hatches in the sole allow complete access to the tank as well as the steering gear and muffler.

The hull is a cored composite utilizing either Corecell™ or Airex® foam. The foam is glassed on both sides using isothalic, vinylester or epoxy resins. The stringers are foam cored in all areas except the engine room, where treated ply is used. The frames are treated ply encapsulated in glass. The cockpit sole is cored with balsa due to its high compressive strength and lower cost.

The hull shape is a straightforward modified-V with a fine entry tapering to 15° of deadrise at the transom. Beam is ample at almost 9.5 feet, while still being narrow enough to afford efficient planing. With wide, down-angled chines should keep spray down and add stability. The bow is high enough and has just enough flair to keep from burying the bow in a sea. Top speed should be between 31 and 36 knots, depending on the power installed.