27 Combi

A good many offshore anglers once considered the Black Fin 27 Combi the standard by which other pocket fishermen were measured. Heavily built on a solid fiberglass deep-V hull with a sharp entry, reverse outer chines, and plenty of bow flare, the Combi is simply a great rough-water boat. In terms of layout, the cockpit takes precedence over the cabin. With some 60 square feet of usable fishing space, there’s plenty of room for a couple of busy anglers. Raised engine boxes provide easy access to the motors (while doubling as convenient seats for watching the baits), and the outboard well is secured with a full-height transom gate that lowers for the engines to tilt up. Below deck, the nicely appointed cuddy features a marine head, sink, V-berth, and near-standing cabin headroom. While the majority of 27 Combis were powered with outboards, Blackfin offered an inboard version for those who sought the dependability only inboards can provide. Among several engine options, twin 270hp Crusader gas inboards cruise at 24–26 knots (30+ top). Twin 225hp Yamaha outboards reach in the high 30s top.