That is all I needed. This means it is hull# 97 and was built in May of 1985. This boat was actually previously known as "Xeofy" or "Yeofy" back in the day. It was a well sailed boat and wone the Nationals back in 86 and 88 with Jeff Mardigali on the boat. It has been out of the scene for quite some time but I am glad it has finally been located. Shoot me an e-mail if you have any questions about the e27. I have owned three over the years now and they are great boats that can go anywhere!

Cheers, Jason

:: Thanks Jason:

:: The serial number, which was located on the top right
:: corner is

:: A(8)(Q)27097F585. The number was difficult to read so
:: there was some uncertainty regarding the 2nd and 3rd
:: digits. The 2nd digit was either 8 or B, the 3rd digit
:: was either Q or O. I was unable to determine the hull #
:: when I saw the boat.
::
:: Thank you for your help,

:: Mark
::
::
::
:: :: There was a red boat in the SF bay area a few years ago
:: :: by the name of Radio Flyer (hul #89), but it sold and
:: :: went somewhere??? Could be this one just renamed, or it
:: :: might be a lost boat that we don't know of. Check the
:: :: hull identification number on the top right corner of
:: :: the transom. That will tell you everything you want to
:: :: know. I have a pretty big file on the history of all the
:: :: boats and can give you what I know once we find out what
:: :: the hull# is.
:: ::
:: :: Cheers,
::
:: :: Jason
:: ::
:: :: :: I am looking at an Express 27 up here in Canada, which
:: :: :: goes by the name "Espresso" (hull # unknown). The
:: :: :: brokerage that is selling the boat does not have much
:: :: :: information on it. I was wondering if anyone had come
:: :: :: across the boat or knows anything about its history.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: The boat has a Montana registration (Yes - Montana!) but
:: :: :: its possible it may have been sailed in San
:: :: :: Fransisco/California at one time in its life. The boat
:: :: :: is painted red, with large decals on the side
:: :: :: "Espresso". Any information would be helpful.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Thanks.