Sailfish - 272 vs 282

knightgang

Member
Joined
Sep 22, 2021
Messages
14
Reaction score
8
Points
3
Age
49
Model
Sailfish
So, I am doing my research to be in the market for a 27-33 ft Walkaround. I see several 272 and 282 for sale and they interest me. So, where exactly is the extra foot in the 282? I have tried comparing broadside pics side by side and it appears this foot is in the cockpit, but I can't be certain.

So, can anyone tell be about the length difference between these two models and any other differences?

Thanks
 

knightgang

Member
Joined
Sep 22, 2021
Messages
14
Reaction score
8
Points
3
Age
49
Model
Sailfish
I may have found my answers in these two threads:


Is there anything else not in these threads that are a difference?
 

family affair

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 31, 2010
Messages
1,309
Reaction score
293
Points
83
Location
Ohio
Model
Islander
If the 272 - 282 changes are anything like the 268 - 270 changes, the bilges are very different. For serviceability, the older design was much better, but still not good. The newer design is incredibly difficult to work in, but the deck layout is better - for our purposes at least.