C&C 27

The C&C 27 is a family of Canadian sailboats, that was designed by Robert W. Ball and first built in 1970. The design is out of production.[1][2]

C&C 27

C&C 27 Mark III
Development
Designer	Robert W. Ball
Location	Canada
Year	1970
No. built	975 (marks I to IV)
Builder(s)	C&C Yachts
Boat
Boat weight	5,500 lb (2,495 kg)
Hull
Type	Monohull
Construction	Fiberglass
LOA	27.86 ft (8.49 m)
LWL	22.86 ft (6.97 m)
Beam	9.16 ft (2.79 m)
Hull draft	4.25 ft (1.30 m)
Engine type	Yanmar 2GM Diesel motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board type	fin keel
Ballast	2,116 lb (960 kg)
Rudder(s)	internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
General	Masthead sloop
I (foretriangle height)	37.00 ft (11.28 m)
J (foretriangle base)	11.17 ft (3.40 m)
P (mainsail luff)	31.00 ft (9.45 m)
E (mainsail foot)	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Sails
Mainsail area	155.00 sq ft (14.400 m^2)
Jib/genoa area	206.65 sq ft (19.198 m^2)
Total sail area	361.65 sq ft (33.598 m^2)

Production

The boat was built by C&C Yachts in Canada, with some also produced in the United States.[1]

The design was developed into the Trapper 500 and built in the UK.[1]

An "unauthorized copy" was built in Austria as the Korneuburg 27 (K 27).[1]

Design

The C&C 27 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with a balsa core deck. It has a masthead sloop rig and a fixed fin keel. The first four variants (or "Marks") of the C&C 27 are refinements of the original design; the C&C 27 Mk V is a different design.

Operational history

In a review of C&C's best and worst boats, Doug Hunter wrote, "It shared many of the [C&C] 35's admirable qualities. Most notable were its phenomenally solid construction and incredible stability. It was not an outstanding performer upwind, but was a great reacher, which suited cruisers just fine. All in all, a terrific cruiser that still attracted a racing following."[3]

In a review, Practical Sailor wrote, "This fast and handsome racer/cruiser from the 1970s is an excellent example of what made C&C Yachts such a successful company."[4]

Variants

C&C 27 Mark I

Model in production from 1970 to 1972, with 167 produced. It has an internally-mounted spade-type rudder, displaces 5,180 lb (2,350 kg) and carries 2,512 lb (1,139 kg) of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.25 ft (1.30 m) with the standard keel. The boat is fitted with a Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine. The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 195 with a high of 192 and low of 198. It has a hull speed of 6.31 kn (11.69 km/h). It was also built with a 2 ft (0.61 m) taller mast as the Mark I TM.[1][2][5]

C&C 27 Mark II

Model in production from 1972 to 1974 with 284 built. It has a taller mast with a higher aspect ratio sail plan, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder, displaces 5,500 lb (2,495 kg) and carries 2,512 lb (1,139 kg) of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) with the standard keel. The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 192 with a high of 196 and low of 189. It has a hull speed of 6.17 kn (11.43 km/h).[6][7]

C&C 27 Mark II

C&C 27 Mark III

C&C 27 Mk III

C&C 27 Mark IV

C&C 27 Mark V

C&C 27 Mark III

Model in production from 1974 to 1981, with 480 produced. It was never marketed as the Mark III at the time of production and this name was applied to the design later on. It has a taller rig, deeper keel with less ballast, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder of higher aspect ratio , displaces 5,500 lb (2,495 kg) and carries 2,116 lb (960 kg) of lead ballast. Wheel steering was introduced in 1976 and a diesel engine in 1978. The boat has a draft of 4.75 ft (1.45 m) with the standard keel and 4.0 ft (1.2 m) with the optional shoal draft keel. The design was initially fitted with a Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine, although later on the Yanmar SYP 12 diesel engine became standard equipment. The fuel tank holds 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 24 U.S. gallons (91 L; 20 imp gal). The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 177 with a high of 192 and low of 174. It has a hull speed of 6.42 kn (11.89 km/h).[8][9]

C&C 27 Mark IV

Model in production 1981 to 1982 with 56 produced. It was identical to the Mark III, expect that the forestay was moved back about 4 in (10 cm) to accommodate a bow roller. It has an internally-mounted spade-type rudder, displaces 5,500 lb (2,495 kg) and carries 2,116 lb (960 kg) of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.25 ft (1.30 m) with the standard keel. The boat is fitted with a Japanese two-cylinder Yanmar 2GM diesel engine. The boat has a hull speed of 6.42 kn (11.89 km/h).[10][11]

C&C 27 Mark V

The C&C 27 Mk V was a new design.[12]

See also

• List of sailing boat types

Similar sailboats

• Aloha 27
• Cal 27
• Cal 2-27
• Cal 3-27
• C&C SR 27
• Catalina 27
• Catalina 270
• Catalina 275 Sport
• Crown 28
• CS 27
• Edel 820
• Express 27
• Fantasia 27
• Halman Horizon
• Hotfoot 27
• Hullmaster 27
• Hunter 27
• Hunter 27-2
• Hunter 27-3
• Irwin 27
• Island Packet 27
• Mirage 27 (Perry)
• Mirage 27 (Schmidt)
• Mirage 275
• O'Day 272
• Orion 27-2
• Watkins 27
• Watkins 27P

References

1. Browning, Randy (2016). "C&C 27 MK I sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
2. InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 27-1". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 1 January 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
3. Hunter, Doug (2018). "From C To C Presenting the greatest hits (and a few misses) from two turbulent decades at C&C Yachts". Canadian Yachting. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
4. unsigned (2000). "Boat Review C&C 27". Practical Sailor. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
5. InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 27-1 TM". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 1 January 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
6. Browning, Randy (2016). "C&C 27 MK II sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
7. InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 27-2". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 1 January 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
8. Browning, Randy (2016). "C&C 27 MK III sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
9. InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 27-3". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 1 January 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
10. Browning, Randy (2016). "C&C 27 MK IV sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
11. InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 27-4". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
12. Browning, Randy (2019). "C&C 27 Mk V sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 15 August 2019.

External links

• Media related to C&C 27 at Wikimedia Commons