Saturday, June 5, 2010

C&C 27 Mark V $17,000



C&C 27-Mark V

“Sea Witch”

(PHRF 180)

Documented USCG

Hull No. CCY27505M841


Location: Alameda Marina, Alameda, CA

Hull:

Year built: 1984

Overall length: 26” 6”

Waterline length: 23’

Beam: 9’ 3”

Draft: 4’ 10”

Displacement: 4,420 lbs.

Ballast: 1,715 lbs.

Hull Speed: 6.4 knts

Engine:

Engine: Yanmar diesel 1GM10 (450 hours)

Propeller: Campbell Sailor fixed 3 blade

Spare - 2 blade Martec folding

Tanks:

Fuel tank (with gauge): 10 gallons

Water: 18 gallons

Electrical:

Batteries: Two 12 volt

Battery charger

Shore Power and power cord

Fuses and circuit breakers on all circuits

Dock and Ground Tackle:

Dock lines (4) and spring line (1)

Anchor: Fortress FX-7

Anchor rode bow: chain 6’, line 240’

stern: chain 4’, line 80’

Electronics:

Two bulkhead compasses with lights

Datamarine depthsounder with alarm

Raytheon ST60 knotmeter and log

Raytheon ST60 wind direction/speed indicator

Standard “Horizon” VHF-FM radio

AM/FM/CD Stereo system with 4 speakers (two in cabin, two in cockpit)

Cabin lights

Running lights with steaming and anchor lights

Sails and Rigging:

Mainsail (1) with Pacific Blue UV cover; two reef points

Headsails (6)

- 100% jib (1)

- 110% roller furling genoa (1) with Pacific Blue UV cover

- 120% and 130% genoa (4)

Spinnakers (2)

Mast: deck-stepped with internal halyards

Boom: aluminum with reefing

CDI roller furling system

Whisker pole

All lines lead to cockpit

Other Equipment:

6 Barient winches with Pacific Blue UV covers

- 4 #18 Barient winches on cabin-top

- 2 #19ST (self-tailing) Barient winches in cockpit

Boom Vang

Back stay tension adjuster

Transom mounted swim/boarding ladder

Tiller with Pacific Blue UV cover

Bilge pump: manual

Safety:

Two fire extinguishers

Life preservers:

- Six type II

- One throwable, mounted on stern pulpit

Bow and Stern pulpits with double lifelines

Pollution Placard































































C&C 27 Mk V
A roomy performance vessel with wide appeal
By Carol Nickel and Bryan Gooderham
The first of the new C&C 27s was launched this April [1984], and we had the opportunity to take it out
for a spin in mid-May. Along with the new C&C 29, introduced in 1982 (and reviewed in the November
1983 issue of Canadian Yachting), the C&C 27 represents the refurbishing of the smaller end of the line
of C&C racer/cruisers. Although it measures 26 feet, six inches overall, the new boat is intended to
replace the C&C 25. In describing its strategy, C&C Yachts says, "The new 27 is larger, much sleeker
and more attractive, much more modern in design, and advanced in material and construction techniques,
compared to the 25."
In developing the new 27, C&C sought to appeal to a wide range of the younger middle class, "including
new buyers and people moving into either their first real yacht or their first C&C." The result is a
comfortable, sound, middle-of-the-road design, but it doesn't quite have the sparkle of flair and luxury
that we associate with yachts from C&C. Mind you, its base price of $28,950 is also pleasantly atypical
of C&C's reputation for pricing at the high end of the range. The 27's features, designed to meet the
needs of as broad a group of the small keelboat market as possible, are offered in a pleasing boat at a
moderate price.
A keen cruiser/racer
In recognition of the fact that 90 per cent of prospective owners will probably want to cruise their boats,
the 27 has been designed with a relatively high freeboard, an artfully streamlined cabin house and a wide
beam, all of which serve to enhance interior volume. However, the C&C Design Group has not
overlooked the racing ambitions of its clientele. The 27's fin keel draws four feet, 10 inches and its flat
bilges lead back to the gently reversed transom and the transom-mounted deep spade rudder. The 27 has
an exceptionally tall masthead rig, with its tip some 34 feet above deck level. The tall foretriangle and the
high-aspect-ratio main provide lots of sail area for its relatively low displacement of 4,420 pounds.
Test sail
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We sailed the 27 in a 10-to-12-knot breeze with mildly lumpy seas left over from the previous day's
blow. We found the boat a pleasure to sail -- light on the helm and quick to respond. The boat accelerates
well, as expected with its tall rig and large sail area. However, even in relatively light air we judged the
27 to be moderately tender, heeling over as the breeze freshened. The tiller steering supplied with the 27
is comfortable and suitable for this size boat, although wheel steering is an option. With the tiller, the
boat can easily be steered from the cockpit seats or, in heavier conditions, from a comfortable perch
along the outside curve of the cockpit coaming. For cruising, cockpit seating is roomy enough for up to
three adults, but it could be crowded with the four or five needed for racing.
On deck
The deck layout is designed for easy handling by two people, with halyards led aft to the cockpit. The
mainsheet traveler is located directly aft of the companionway, which is mildly inconvenient for cruising
and other long passages. Nonetheless, given the size and configuration of the boat, it is the logical place
to sheet the mainsail, and as such any minor inconvenience can be easily ignored. The 27 has a special
new mast section that incorporates an internal spinnaker car track along its forward edge. Neil Gilbert of
the C&C Design Group informed us that the 27 mast will come equipped with a tabernacle for easy
raising and lowering of the dec-stepped spar. Standard stainless steel rigging includes a split backstay
and a midstay. Optional extras for the keen racer include tackle to adjust backstay and midstay tension
and a grooved forestay foil.
Updates to C&C's construction techniques
The 27 brings a new development to the classic C&C toe rail and hull-deck flange. It features an outturned
hull-deck joint incorporating a vinyl rubrail that comes in replaceable sections (without this
feature C&C was forced to remove the deck to install a new rubrail), but doesn't have the characteristic
C&C slotted toe rail. In addition, the 27 features sturdy synthetic stanchion bases and deck cleats,
another new development for C&C. Similarly, a molded synthetic bow casting with an integrated roller
for easy deployment of the anchor has been fabricated. These high-strength plastic parts serve to reduce
weight and cost of construction, helping to keep the C&C 27 within reach of the mid-market boat buyer.
We did observe that the bow pulpit design, with just a single tubular frame encircling the bow of the
boat, leaves a wide, unprotected space where a missed step could result in the foredeck crew slipping
overboard. We would prefer to see a more closed-in structure to provide a real safeguard in heavy
weather.
In the salon
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foot, 10-inch headroom provide substantial interior space. The cabin is largely finished in a practical
cream coloured fibreglass liner, accented by warm teak woodwork. The underside of key deck fittings
are accessible through removable sections of headliner attached with unobtrusive Velcro fastenings -- a
clever and practical treatment. Two ample windows on either side of the trunk make the cabin pleasantly
light, and ventilation flows through a forward hatch in the V-berth area. The interior lines are generally
simple and uncluttered, making good use of modern materials. The open shelves with low teak fiddles
behind the settee berths contribute to this clean-lined effect, but we think that at least a small area
committed to more structured stowage (extra fiddles or a locker) would be appreciated in a seaway.
Sleeping accomodations
The V-berth forward (like all other berths on the boat) is a generous six-feet, four-inches long with a
forward shelf and further stowage under the berth. The V-berth is separated from the head compartment
by a vinyl accordion curtain which, while not providing the last word in privacy, at least gives a
substantive feeling of separation. The area immediately aft of the V berth incorporates the head and
hanging locker. Instead of the usual arrangement of head to port and hanging locker to starboard, the
hanging locker is located outboard behind the head on the port side. The locker and head are separated by
another vinyl accordion curtain. Our test indicated that this arrangement is lacking in lateral support,
especially when the boat is heeled over heavily to port! The standard head is a self-contained unit, but we
would expect anyone planning to live aboard to upgrade to the optional marine toilet with a holding tank
for about $400.
The main saloon is pleasing and comfortable, with a cleverly-designed folding table mounted on the
bulkhead. The settee to port converts to a double berth; not a unique idea, but one that is executed with a
twist. The solid backrest flips around and over, and is strapped in place on the cabin sole beside the settee
to widen it into the double berth. This manoeuvre demands a minimum of crew in the cabin during its
execution, and we wonder if C&C couldn't have come up with something a little less cumbersome. Aft of
the port settee berth is a comfortably spacious quarterberth with two nicely finished dry stowage bins
underneath.P> To starboard the galley area shows the traditional C&C quality and finish. There is a good
stainless alcohol stove (we would choose the propane option for any real cooking) and a generous-sized,
fully insulated icebox. Regrettably the sink is too shallow for going to sea; an unfortunate result, Gilbert
reports, of a change of specification in a supplier's product. All lockers and drawers have positive
latching mechanisms and the main elements of the galley area are molded in one piece with rounded
edges for easy cleaning.
Built in the USA
The 27, produced at C&C's Niagara and Rhode Island plants, exhibits the high-quality construction we
expect from Canada's largest boat builder. The hull is a single unit of hand-laid molded fibreglass and the
deck is balsa-cored fibreglass reinforced with plywood under such high-stress areas as winches. There
are seacocks and double hose clamps on all plumbing. The boat's single battery is stowed out of the way
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aft of the engine, but the breaker panel is conveniently located below the companionway with spare
connections for an additional optional battery. While club racers and day sailors might forego the
optional diesel engine, cruisers of the C&C 27 will probably choose to install it despite a $4,900 price tag
for the engine and associated hardware. Located under the cockpit floor, the engine can be reached by
removing the companionway steps and also through the starboard cockpit locker.
MORC design
C&C has produced a very serviceable yacht in the market's small keelboat category. Its racing
performance can't be foretold at the point of writing, but Gilbert is keenly involved in the Lake Ontario
MORC fleet aboard the demonstration mode Smoke. Watch for it in the standings! For the cruising
sailor, the C&C 27 offers a satisfying combination of space, sailing performance and popular interior
features, executed in a quality fashion at a reasonable price.
Specifications
LOA 26 ft. 6 in.
Waterline 23 ft.
Beam 9 ft. 3 in.Displacement 4,420 lbs.
Ballast 1,715 lbs.
Draft 4 ft 10 in.
Berths 5
Water 15 gal.
Fuel 10 gal.
Holding (optional marine toilet) 10 gal.
Engine (optional) Yanmar one-cylinder 7.5-hp diesel
Sail area (main + 100%) 342 sq. ft
(from Canadian Yachting, August 1984)