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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 Mark III | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Robert W. Ball |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1970 |
| No. built | 975 (marks I to IV) |
| Builder(s) | C&C Yachts |
| Name | C&C 27 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 5,500 lb (2,495 kg) |
| Draft | 4.25 ft (1.30 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fibreglass |
| LOA | 27.86 ft (8.49 m) |
| LWL | 22.86 ft (6.97 m) |
| Beam | 9.16 ft (2.79 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 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 206.65 sq ft (19.198 m2) |
| Total sail area | 361.65 sq ft (33.598 m2) |
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]
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.
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]
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