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John J.
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Initially Posted - 06/14/2005 :  16:31:50  Show Profile
I've found a C 27 I'm considering purchasing. Does anyone know if there is a forum for 27's similar to this one? I've become so accustomed to having any question answered by simply posting it here and waiting a day or two, that I'm sure I take this all for granted.
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 06/14/2005 :  16:44:28  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
Here you go, John:

[[url="http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/catalina27/index.cgi"]Catalina 27/270 forum[/url]]

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John G-
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Response Posted - 06/14/2005 :  17:08:12  Show Profile  Visit John G-'s Homepage
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I am interested to hear why anyone would make the move from a C25 to a C27. I have heard that the actual waterlines are very similar and there is less room below due to the engine. Certainly there is head room without raising the poptop and an inboard has its advantages but I would think the logical move is to a C30.
No criticism, each sailor makes choices based on need and boat units, just curious.
I see that the C27 association is making its tech tips, members only. I think having an open web site that shares all our tech tips and our open forum draws new owners to our boats and helps keep the value high. The more people who can explore our boats on the web the better.


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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/14/2005 :  17:44:29  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I believe the beam and keel of the 27 make it a more seakindly boat. Most of the time my 25 feels tender to me.
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 06/14/2005 :  19:02:48  Show Profile
Generally, the C27 is quite a bit more heavily built than the C25. One respected authority has ranked it as one of the best built pocket cruisers. With some modification, to strengthen it even more, a C27 has circumnavigated. As it comes from the factory, a C27 is a rugged coastal cruiser that will take good care of you if you get caught offshore occasionally in bad weather.

The waterline length of the C27 is only a skosh longer than the C25. That means its theoretical speed is a small fraction of a knot faster than that of a C25, but, in a race C25s will usually beat C27s, because the C25 is so much lighter than the C27, and also because C27s often have inboard engines with fixed props. Even so, the C27 is a lively, good sailing boat.

As between the C25 and C27, I think the C27 would clearly be the better choice for sailing along the Atlantic or Gulf coast. Generally, I don't think most small inland lake sailors would feel that a C27 offers enough of an advantage over a C25 to make it the preferred choice for inland lake sailing, although the C27s added headroom would make it much more comfortable.

While the C27 is better suited to bigger seas, it's a very good boat, and what matters is what suits you.
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John J.
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Response Posted - 06/14/2005 :  19:48:50  Show Profile
The primary reason I became interested in the C27, is the additional headroom, and it is significant. I have some issues with some cervical discs and I'm determined to put off surgery as long as possible, although I've been informed that it's just a matter of time, we'll see. The C27 has 6 feet in the cabin which reduces the hunching over posture which realy aggrivates things. The V berth does'nt seem any larger than the 25 at all. The cockpit definately seems roomier. Speed is of little importance to me. I'm generally happy to be just moving.
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