Tanzer 27/Paceship 26 in CT

Post by **Tim** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 8:24 am

If interested, contact the phone number seen in the photos (in one of the adjacent threads here for the other CT boats).

Photos provided by Figment.

Figment · Post by **Figment** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 8:17 pm

I could SWEAR I saw "Tanzer 27" logos on this boat, but now that I look at these photos, you're absolutely right Tim. No way is that a Tanzer.

Post by **Tim** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:49 am

Apparently, Tanzer sold a "rebadged" version of the Paceship 26 as the Tanzer 27. I found that out after a bit of research. I don't know if they bought the molds from AMF (builder of the Paceship 26), or what, but it does appear that Tanzer sold a version of the boat as a "Tanzer 27".

It was news to me, but I had to check, since this boat looked nothing like a Tanzer. But indeed, it must be (though it's still really a Paceship 26).

Now, no one can call the Paceship 26 attractive, but this "Tanzer 27" sure is less ugly than most Tanzers!

Rogue Sailor · Post by **Rogue Sailor** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 1:26 am

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I've owned a Tanzer 26 for 11 years now. I've made significant upgrades just about every year. I love this boat! Its a great performer, ...and its beautiful!

Tim, your website was a great inspiration to me. I got up the nerve to paint my topsides dark blue about 4 years ago as a result of your example. Thanks! Came out well beyond my expectations. Now even more beautiful!

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:08 pm

Tim wrote:Apparently, Tanzer sold a "rebadged" version of the Paceship 26 as the Tanzer 27. I found that out after a bit of research. I don't know if they bought the molds from AMF (builder of the Paceship 26), or what, but it does appear that Tanzer sold a version of the boat as a "Tanzer 27".

Yes, quoting www.paceship.org:

Tanzer Industries bought the mold and rights to at least the PY26 design in 1981 and produced the boat as the Tanzer 27 (with a deck stepped versus the original keel stepped mast along with a few other minor changes one of which extended the boats length by 3 inches making it a 27 footer) until they went out of business a few years later.

And an owner:

Differences are mainly cosmetic: Tanzer 27 has double lifelines, teak and holly sole, teak cabinets instead of shelves in cabin, L shaped galley with shortened settee opposite dinette. This yields more cabinet space in head area, but loses berth. The Tanzer also has a deck stepped mast with a solid teak compression post in the cabin.

But some Paceships are definitely prettier than others...

MQMurphy · Post by **MQMurphy** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:31 pm

Hi, Duncan - welcome!
I defintely agree with you, some are prettier than others. ;o)

MQMurphy · Post by **MQMurphy** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:01 am

Since we're on the subject of Paceships, I just posted a couple of favorite Westwind photos in the Boat Photos thread. Have a peek.

Plastic Classic Forum

Tanzer 27/Paceship 26 in CT

Tanzer 27/Paceship 26 in CT

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