C&C 27
C&C 27 Mark III
Development
DesignerRobert W. Ball
LocationCanada
Year1970
No. built975 (marks I to IV)
Builder(s)C&C Yachts
NameC&C 27
Boat
Displacement5,500 lb (2,495 kg)
Draft4.25 ft (1.30 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFibreglass
LOA27.86 ft (8.49 m)
LWL22.86 ft (6.97 m)
Beam9.16 ft (2.79 m)
Engine typeYanmar 2GM Diesel motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast2,116 lb (960 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I foretriangle height37.00 ft (11.28 m)
J foretriangle base11.17 ft (3.40 m)
P mainsail luff31.00 ft (9.45 m)
E mainsail foot10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Sails
Mainsail area155.00 sq ft (14.400 m2)
Jib/genoa area206.65 sq ft (19.198 m2)
Total sail area361.65 sq ft (33.598 m2)

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]

Production

The boat was built by C&C Yachts in Canada, with some also produced in the United States.[1][3]

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 fibreglass, 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."[4]

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."[5]

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][6]
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).[7][8]
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).[9][10]
C&C 27 Mark IV
Model in production 1981 to 1982 with 56 produced. It was identical to the Mark III, except 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).[11][12]
C&C 27 Mark V
The C&C 27 Mk V was a new design.[13]

See also

Similar sailboats

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Browning, Randy (2016). "C&C 27 MK I sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  2. 1 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. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "C&C Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  4. ↑ 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. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  5. ↑ "Boat Review C&C 27". Practical Sailor. 2000. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Browning, Randy (2016). "C&C 27 MK II sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  8. ↑ InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 27-2". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 1 January 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  9. ↑ Browning, Randy (2016). "C&C 27 MK III sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  10. ↑ InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 27-3". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 1 January 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  11. ↑ Browning, Randy (2016). "C&C 27 MK IV sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  12. ↑ InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 27-4". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  13. ↑ Browning, Randy (2019). "C&C 27 Mk V sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
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