Design C&C 27 MK V

Sailboat 26′ 6″ Since 1984

Overview

Builder
Design
Model
C&C 27 MK V
Type
Sailboat
Built
1984 on
Designer
C&C
Hull
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Hull material
Yachts
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
26′ 6″ (8.08 m)
Waterline length
23′ (7.01 m)
Beam
9′ 4″ (2.83 m)
Displacement
4,420 lb (2,005 kg)
Ballast
1,715 lb (778 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
356 sq ft (33.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
35′ 6″ (10.82 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 1″ (3.07 m)
P (mainsail luff)
30′ 6″ (9.30 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 9″ (3.28 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
21.1

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
162

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
39%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.27

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
Yachts

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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