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C&C 27 MK III

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1974–1981

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Dimensions

LOA
27.86 ft
LWL
22.86 ft
Beam
9.16 ft
Max Draft
4.75 ft
Displacement
5,500 lbs
Ballast
2,116 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.08 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
206
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
38.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
344 sq ft
I
37 ft
J
11.75 ft
P
31 ft
E
10 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1974
Last Built
1981
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 4
Engine Type
Gas
Water
24 gal
Fuel
20 gal
Notes: Hull # 435-915.\nWheel steering became an option in 1976.\nDiesel power became an option in 1978.\nNear the end of the Mark III production run, the Yanmar SYP 12 diesel became standard.\nStandard keel is deeper than previous versions.\nBut a shallow draft version was also available. (4.0')\n(No boats were ever sold as C&C 27 MK III and it's a designation adopted later.)\nPhoto courtesy Adam Hunt.

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Class Association

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
C&C 27 MK I 27.33 1970 Masthead Sloop