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C&C Yachts 27 MK III

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1974–1981

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
38.5%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
19.2
Displacement / length
205.5
Comfort ratio
18.3
Capsize screening
2.08
Hull speed
6.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
748
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1974–1981
Designer
Rob Ball, Robert Ball
Builder
C&C Yachts

Design & history

The C&C 27 Mark III (hull #435-915) was never sold under that name—the MK III designation was adopted retrospectively. Wheel steering and diesel power were introduced as options in 1976 and 1978, with the Yanmar SYP 12 diesel becoming standard near the end of the production run.

Notable features
Standard keel deeper than previous versionsShallow draft version available (4.0')Wheel steering option from 1976Diesel power option from 1978Yanmar SYP 12 diesel standard near end of production run
Variants
  • C&C 27 MK III
Design

Hull #435-915. The standard keel is deeper than previous versions. The 'C&C 27 MK III' designation was adopted later; no boats were ever sold under that name.

Production

Hull numbers 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.

Curated reference notes

Not yet featured in any indexed video.

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