Category | Boat type | Motorboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Motorboat | | Motorboat | | Motorboat | | Sailboat | | Catamaran | | Motorboat | | Motorboat | | Motorboat | | Motorboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | Sailboat | | | One of the best production boats ever built, the C&C 27 was the yacht that set C&C Yachts on the road to becoming a world leader in fibreglass sailboats. Of all the designs produced by C&C, the 27 was by far their most successful. There may be many reasons for her success. Perhaps it's her outstanding sailing ability, her roominess and comfort as a cruiser, or the quality of her construction. Or maybe it's simply that, for so many sailors, she's the perfect sized yacht. Whatever the reasons, with nearly 1,000 hulls produced, the C&C 27 remains that classic Canadian yardstick, against which successive competitors are still being measured, in many ways. Moreover, between 620 and 650 additional 27's were produced under the Trapper name in England. On top of , an unknown number of 27's were produced by a respected Austrian yard – unknown to C&C! The overseas part of the 27 story is detailed here, in . | | To keep George Cuthbertson's design current, C&C produced four versions of the original 27. Internally, C&C only used the Mark I and Mark II designations, the first for the original hull-form and the latter for a stretched and subtly reshaped development from the original. Other changes were made, however, and to recognize the changed character of the boat, 27 sailors have designated these as the Mark I, the Mark II (aka, the Mark IA "Tall Rig"), the Mark III and the Mark IV. After production of the Mark IV ceased, C&C introduced a completely new boat named the C&C 27; this boat, described in Sea Change , is generally known as the Mark V. In addition to descriptions of the changes made to the original design through four variations, this page includes: - general specifications ,
- genoa and spinnaker specifications and
- mainsail specifications .
The images on this page show the C&C 27 Mark IV; see the Overview page for images of a Mark I and Sea Change for the Mark V. Photos showing notable differences in the versions are shown on the Guide pages. Mark I: Hulls 1 to 215 were produced from 1970 to 1972. The Mark I's had the slightly shorter hulls, and the shortest rigs with two side shrouds, (one lower and one upper). Their mainsail travellers were aft in the cockpit. They all had tillers, and Universal Atomic 4 gas engines. A few of the very first hulls were built under licence by Hinterhoeller Yachts. Mark II: Hulls 216 to 451 were produced from late 1972 to 1974. The Mark II hulls were the same as the Mark I's. Their sail area also remained the same but they had a two-foot-taller, "higher-aspect" rig, and their standing rigging now had 3 side shrouds (two lowers and one upper). The aft-travellers, tillers, and Atomic 4 gas engines also remained the same. Mark III: Hulls 451 to 914 were produced from 1974 to 1981. The Mark III was really cast from a new mould. The hull was stretched, with six inches added to the cockpit/stern area, but no change in the beam. Draft was increased, ballast was decreased, and the overall displacement remained the same. The rig height was again increased by another 2 feet, this time with an increase in sail area. The rudder took on a higher aspect shape. Early Mark III's had clear port lights with aluminum casings. These were later replaced by a recessed design with smoked acrylic. Later hulls had an anchor locker in the bow, and lifelines became toe rail-mounted. Small changes were made to the interior detailing, but the basic layout remained unchanged. A key change in the Mark III was that the cockpit was lengthened, and the traveller was now mounted forward. This opened up the cockpit, and wheel steering became the popular option in 1975. Diesel power became available in 1978, and by the end of the Mark III's run, the single-cylinder Yanmar diesel had become standard. Mark IV: Hulls 915 to 984 were produced from 1981 to 1982. The greatest change was cosmetic, with the primarily teak interior giving way to the style adopted in the rest of the C&C line: off-white melamine trimmed with teak and dark-anodized aluminum mouldings. Reportedly, there was consideration to marketing the boat as the Landfall 27 ( Landfall distinguished C&C's purely cruising-oriented offerings from the cruiser-racers that were the foundation of the company's reputation). Other substantial changes included setting the forestay back about seven inches to accommodate a bow roller and upgrading auxiliary power to a two-cylinder Yanmar (though many boats were built with gas engines). SpecificationsThe information below is for general reference. Class-sanctioned measurement data can be found in the C&C 27 Class Association Constitution & Rules . Hull No. Year Built LOA LWL Beam Draft Ballast Disp. Rig Ht. Sail Area Mark I 1-167 1970-72 27'-4" 21-0" 9'-2" 4'-3" 2512 lb. 5500 lb. 33' 0" 343 sq. ft. Mark II 168-451 1972-74 27'-4" 21-0" 9'-2" 4'-3" 2512 lb. 5500 lb. 35' 0" 343 sq. ft. Mark III 452-914 1974-81 27'-10.5" 22'-10.5" 9'-2" 4'-6" 2116 lb. 5500 lb. 37' 0" 372 sq. ft. Mark IV 915-979 1981-82 27'-10.5" 22'-10.5" 9'-2" 4'-6" 2116 lb. 5500 lb. 37' 0" 372 sq. ft. Maximum Spinnaker & Headsail MeasurementsRoll your cursor over the rig diagram above to see major measurements visually defined. You can find more precise definitions along with terms primarily of interest to official measurers and sailmakers (such as MGM, the mid-girth of the mainsail) on the ISAF's sail measurement pages. I J JC LP SPL WPL SMW Mark I 33'0" 11.75 13.4 19.39 (165%) 13.4 15.51 24.12 (180%) Mark II 35'0" 11.75 12.5 19.39 (165%) 12.5 15.51 22.50 (180%) Mark III 37'0" 11.75 11.75 18.21 (155%) 11.75 14.57 21.15 (180%) Mark IV 37'0" 11.17 11.75 18.43 (165%) 11.75 14.74 21.15 (180%) Maximum Mainsail MeasurementsP E HBL MGU MGM Mark I 28.5' 10.5 0.50 4.25 7.08 Mark II 29.0' 9.5 0.50 3.97 6.59 Mark III 31.0' 10.0 0.50 4.15 6.88 Mark IV 31.0' 10.0 0.50 4.15 6.88 | : Note the swept-back rudder and keel of the Mark I. In 1974, the rudder was redesigned, which reportedly did nuch to eliminate the weather helm that resulted from the earlier rudder. The interior plan is quite conventional. Perhaps it's chief shortcoming is the small galley. | "This is a lot of boat for a 27-footer. She is as roomy as many 30s, and is fast. There is no pressurized water or shower but she is very comfortable for two while weekend cruising. I am extremely pleased with the design and quality of C&C." "Coachroof height is difficult to see over; doesn't quite have the same elegant profile as larger C&Cs, but finish and teak are up to that standard. Cockpit is about 2 feet too short for a tiller layout but interior is just right for a couple and two children." "Some cracking in deck gelcoat around stanchion bases; could be better reinforced." "Ventilation is a problem. Cockpit camings so-so. Headroom is not there for people over 5'10". But if you want a fast, beautiful, well-built boat that you will day sail, race and coastal hop, you can't beat this boat." "Our boat has a folding prop on centerline so it pulls to one side. The shaft was offset in later years - 1973. After 13 years we have some deck cracks and underwater boat pox. Woodwork is excellent. Boom on Mark I is too low for a dodger; this was changed in 1973 with a higher mast and boom. Atomic 4 has excellent accessibility. The gas tank, however is aluminized metal and must be inspected and replaced periodically." | Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. C&C 27 MK VC&C 27 MK V is a 26 ′ 6 ″ / 8.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Ball and C&C Design and built by C&C Yachts starting in 1984. Rig and SailsAuxilary power, accomodations, calculations. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more. Classic hull speed formula: Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL Sail Area / Displacement RatioA measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more. SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3 - SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement RatioA measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize. Ballast / Displacement * 100 Displacement / Length RatioA measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ - D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort RatioThis ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 ) - D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening FormulaThis formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more. CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64) The C&C 27 MK V is a new design replacing C&C’s earlier 27 footers. It was built in Canada as well as the US. The Yanmar diesel was an option. Shoal draft: 3.5’/1.067m Disp. 4080 lbs./1852 kgs. Ballast: 2075 lbs./941 kgs. Photo courtesy Adam Hunt. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. Discover Related SailboatsC&C 26 Wave©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. C&C 27 mk ivThe c&c 27 mk iv is a 27.86ft masthead sloop designed by rob ball and built in fiberglass by c&c yachts between 1981 and 1982.. The C&C 27 mk iv is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. C&C 27 mk iv for sale elsewhere on the web:Main features Model | C&C 27 mk iv | | | Length | 27.86 ft | | | Beam | 9.16 ft | | | Draft | 4.25 ft | | | Country | United states (North America) | | | Estimated price | $ 0 | | ?? | Login or register to personnalize this screen. You will be able to pin external links of your choice. See how Sailboatlab works in video Sail area / displ. | 18.63 | | | Ballast / displ. | 38.47 % | | | Displ. / length | 205.54 | | | Comfort ratio | 18.26 | | | Capsize | 2.08 | | | Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | | | Construction | Fiberglass | | | Waterline length | 22.86 ft | | | Maximum draft | 4.25 ft | | | Displacement | 5500 lbs | | | Ballast | 2116 lbs | | | Hull speed | 6.41 knots | | | We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt Rigging | Masthead Sloop | | | Sail area (100%) | 361 sq.ft | | | Air draft | 0 ft | | ?? | Sail area fore | 206.65 sq.ft | | | Sail area main | 155 sq.ft | | | I | 37 ft | | | J | 11.17 ft | | | P | 31 ft | | | E | 10 ft | | | Nb engines | 1 | | | Total power | 0 HP | | | Fuel capacity | 0 gals | | | Accommodations Water capacity | 0 gals | | | Headroom | 0 ft | | | Nb of cabins | 0 | | | Nb of berths | 0 | | | Nb heads | 0 | | | Builder data Builder | C&C Yachts | | | Designer | Rob Ball | | | First built | 1981 | | | Last built | 1982 | | | Number built | 0 | | ?? | Modal TitleThe content of your modal. Personalize your sailboat data sheet Paste a link here: Give it a title: And eventually a link to an image for the thumbnail: A password will be e-mailed to you Reset PasswordC&C 27 MK IIIMore information, image gallery, floor plans. Use the form below to contact us! |
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The C&C 27 (MK I-IV) was one of C&C Yachts most successful model. Almost 1000 were built over a period of nearly 10 years. (Until 1982) Mark I (hulls 1-167) (shown here) Mark II (168-452), produced from 1972 to 1974. Same dimensions as Mark I, except for a taller rig though with same sail area and other minor changes.
The C&C 27 followed quickly on the heels of the successful C&C 35. The design dates to 1970, with the first boats coming off the line in 1971. C&C tweaked the design through four versions of the original 27-the Mark I, II, III and IV-but the hulls were very similar. The C&C 27s production ended in 1982 after nearly 1,000 had been built.
A fifth design, the C&C 27 Mark V, was a totally different design. Heres a look at the various editions of the C&C 27, and how they differed from one another. Mark I: Production ran from 1970 to 1972; hull numbers 1 through 167. Shorter hull and shortest rigs, with single upper and single lower shrouds. Mainsail traveller mounted aft in cockpit.
Keel. Fin keel. The C&C 27 Mk I is equipped with a fin keel. A boat with a fin keel is more manoeuvrable but has less directional stability than a similar boat with a full keel. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.30 - 1.40 meter (4.27 - 4.57 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
An 'unauthorized', most likely 'splashed', version was built in Germany called the KORNEUBURG 27 or K 27. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. C&C 27 MK I is a 27′ 3″ / 8.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Ball and C&C Design and built by C&C Yachts between 1970 and 1972.
C&C 27 MK II is a 27′ 3″ / 8.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Ball and built by C&C Yachts between 1972 and 1974. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. ... C&C 27 MK II is a 27 ...
Calculations. Hull Speed. 7.5 kn. Classic: 6.41 kn. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power.
The C&C 27 mk iii is a 27.86ft masthead sloop designed by Rob Ball and built in fiberglass by C&C Yachts between 1974 and 1981. The C&C 27 mk iii is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally small.
The C&C 27 mk ii is a 27.33ft masthead sloop designed by Rob Ball and built in fiberglass by C&C Yachts between 1972 and 1974. 275 units have been built. The C&C 27 mk ii is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
The C&C 27. By Paul Howard. August 11, 2002. Of all the designs produced by C&C Yachts over more than two decades, the C&C 27 was overwhelmingly its most successful. It had the longest production run - more than a decade - and the highest volume of sales - nearly 1,000. It was also one of the first designs created by the new company, preceded ...
The C&C 27 mk v is a 26.5ft masthead sloop designed by C&C Design Group and built in fiberglass by C&C Yachts since 1984. The C&C 27 mk v is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small.
Evolution of the C&C 27 - Marks I to IV. One of the best production boats ever built, the C&C 27 was the yacht that set C&C Yachts on the road to becoming a world leader in fibreglass sailboats. Of all the designs produced by C&C, the 27 was by far their most successful. There may be many reasons for her success.
The C&C 27 followed quickly on the heels of the successful C&C 35. The design is attributed to 1970, with the first boats coming off the line in 1971. The boat evolved through three subsequent editions - the Mark II, III and IV (the latter are hulls #915-#975, according to an owner) - with the latter finishing in 1982.
Hull # 435-915. Wheel steering became an option in 1976. Diesel power became an option in 1978. Near the end of the Mark III production run, the Yanmar SYP 12 diesel became standard. Standard keel is deeper than previous versions. But a shallow draft version was also available. (4.0') (No boats were ever sold as C&C 27 MK III and it's a ...
The C&C 27 MK V is a new design replacing C&C's earlier 27 footers. It was built in Canada as well as the US. The Yanmar diesel was an option. Shoal draft: 3.5'/1.067m Disp. 4080 lbs./1852 kgs. Ballast: 2075 lbs./941 kgs. Photo courtesy Adam Hunt.
C&C 27 MK V is a 26′ 6″ / 8.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Ball and C&C Design and built by C&C Yachts starting in 1984. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. ... The C&C 27 MK V is a new design replacing C&C's earlier 27 footers. It was built in Canada as well as the US. The Yanmar diesel was an ...
Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 6257. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR)
C&C 27 Association. www.cc27association.com. Thorough documentation all different versions of this classic design (s). One the best of it's kind. Sort by: 4 Sailboats / Per Page: 25 / Page: 1. MODEL. LOA. FIRST BUILT.
The C&C 27 mk iv is a 27.86ft masthead sloop designed by Rob Ball and built in fiberglass by C&C Yachts between 1981 and 1982. The C&C 27 mk iv is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 5654. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR)
Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 5654. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR)
C&C Yachts was formed in 1969, when Canadian boat builders Belleville Marine Yard, Hinterhoeller Ltd. and Bruckmann Manufacturing joined forces with the design firm of Cuthbertson & Cassian Ltd. New capital was raised through a stock offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Although Ian Morch of Belleville Marine Yard was the first president, he resigned in 1971 taking the Belleville assets ...