anyone have any experiences with a c 27 std. rig and its limits regarding wind speed, reefing, etc. i have not had the rail down, however its been close. i know no one in the detroit area with a c27 to talk to regarding this boats general behavior, in lumpy weather. i suppose sooner or later ill get caught out in it. its my hope some one will be able to pass along some good info etc. the boat seems to sail very well and doesnt appear to be too tender. all replies appreciated. thanks
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LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners.com
Reef early
I'm never too far from home in my C27 so I just head on in if it gets too boisterous. But if you get caught, the first thing to do is reef, and do it early. If you THINK you MIGHT need to reef, it's too late! The next step would be to reduce your headsail. I've never been knocked down and certainly don't like the thought of it! LaDonna
I'm never too far from home in my C27 so I just head on in if it gets too boisterous. But if you get caught, the first thing to do is reef, and do it early. If you THINK you MIGHT need to reef, it's too late! The next step would be to reduce your headsail. I've never been knocked down and certainly don't like the thought of it! LaDonna
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Ryan
Detroit area C27 owners.
Send me a note at ryanpsu21@peoplepc.com I have one and I know a few others who own C27's in the Detroit area.
Send me a note at ryanpsu21@peoplepc.com I have one and I know a few others who own C27's in the Detroit area.
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happy to help
Fred, I'll be happy to help answer any questions you may have. I have a C-27 Tall Rig with an Atomic-4. Hope all is going well - out of the water yet? Rob communications@austin.rr.com
Fred, I'll be happy to help answer any questions you may have. I have a C-27 Tall Rig with an Atomic-4. Hope all is going well - out of the water yet? Rob communications@austin.rr.com
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happy to help
Fred, I'll be happy to help answer any questions you may have. I have a C-27 Tall Rig with an Atomic-4. Hope all is going well - out of the water yet? Rob communications@austin.rr.com
Fred, I'll be happy to help answer any questions you may have. I have a C-27 Tall Rig with an Atomic-4. Hope all is going well - out of the water yet? Rob communications@austin.rr.com
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Roger Fleming
Great boat
I recently moved up, but sailed a 1985, 27 tr on Lake Michigan for three years. We got cought out in rough weather a couple of times. Each time I was suprised at how well the boat handled the big water. We had green water breaking over the bow and were tethered to the boat. It was exciting but never did I feel that the boat was in jeopary. We also burried the rail a couple of times just to see if we could (on White Lake, not Lake Michigan). Once, when pushing the limits of heel, a gust hit us. The boat just rounded up. It was a violent movement but we did not go over. I wouldn't say that you couldn't knock down our 27, but I'm convinced it would be difficult. The only reason I sold the 27 is because we live on the boat every weekend and wanted a bit more space.
I recently moved up, but sailed a 1985, 27 tr on Lake Michigan for three years. We got cought out in rough weather a couple of times. Each time I was suprised at how well the boat handled the big water. We had green water breaking over the bow and were tethered to the boat. It was exciting but never did I feel that the boat was in jeopary. We also burried the rail a couple of times just to see if we could (on White Lake, not Lake Michigan). Once, when pushing the limits of heel, a gust hit us. The boat just rounded up. It was a violent movement but we did not go over. I wouldn't say that you couldn't knock down our 27, but I'm convinced it would be difficult. The only reason I sold the 27 is because we live on the boat every weekend and wanted a bit more space.
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Roger Fleming
Great boat
I recently moved up, but sailed a 1985, 27 tr on Lake Michigan for three years. We got cought out in rough weather a couple of times. Each time I was suprised at how well the boat handled the big water. We had green water breaking over the bow and were tethered to the boat. It was exciting but never did I feel that the boat was in jeopary. We also burried the rail a couple of times just to see if we could (on White Lake, not Lake Michigan). Once, when pushing the limits of heel, a gust hit us. The boat just rounded up. It was a violent movement but we did not go over. I wouldn't say that you couldn't knock down our 27, but I'm convinced it would be difficult. The only reason I sold the 27 is because we live on the boat every weekend and wanted a bit more space.
I recently moved up, but sailed a 1985, 27 tr on Lake Michigan for three years. We got cought out in rough weather a couple of times. Each time I was suprised at how well the boat handled the big water. We had green water breaking over the bow and were tethered to the boat. It was exciting but never did I feel that the boat was in jeopary. We also burried the rail a couple of times just to see if we could (on White Lake, not Lake Michigan). Once, when pushing the limits of heel, a gust hit us. The boat just rounded up. It was a violent movement but we did not go over. I wouldn't say that you couldn't knock down our 27, but I'm convinced it would be difficult. The only reason I sold the 27 is because we live on the boat every weekend and wanted a bit more space.
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Peter Hine
C27 can take it
I've saled my '74 OB std rig 27 on the northern California coast for about 10 years now. Max winds I've experienced are about 30 knots (a couple times). With a double reefed main and 95% club jib, the boat handled it very well. Once we were beating into 8-10ft seas going north from San Francisco to Bodega Bay. The boat was well balanced, a little weather helm, but not too bad. We were going straight into it for about 6 hours, and would tack whenever the VMG on the GPS dropped below 3.5 knots. I remember going down below and taking a nap for about an hour mid-afternon, we were under good control. Also have done a roundup/down when DDW in 30 knots of squirelly wind under the spinnaker. Had about 3 inches of green water above the top of the primary winches after the round-down. Didn't bury the spreaders, but were at probably 65-70 degrees heel. But when we blew the spin sheet, she came right back up. Had a mess down below to clean, though... Another time, however, we were under the kite going from SF to Monterey in 25K + of constant winds. We averaged 7-7.5 knots VMG for 6+ hours. Always perfectly under control. I thought maybe the autopilot could have driven us it was so easy. When properly sailed and rigged, the C27 can take most anything most of us might want to throw it, short of "The Perfect Storm". Good luck!
I've saled my '74 OB std rig 27 on the northern California coast for about 10 years now. Max winds I've experienced are about 30 knots (a couple times). With a double reefed main and 95% club jib, the boat handled it very well. Once we were beating into 8-10ft seas going north from San Francisco to Bodega Bay. The boat was well balanced, a little weather helm, but not too bad. We were going straight into it for about 6 hours, and would tack whenever the VMG on the GPS dropped below 3.5 knots. I remember going down below and taking a nap for about an hour mid-afternon, we were under good control. Also have done a roundup/down when DDW in 30 knots of squirelly wind under the spinnaker. Had about 3 inches of green water above the top of the primary winches after the round-down. Didn't bury the spreaders, but were at probably 65-70 degrees heel. But when we blew the spin sheet, she came right back up. Had a mess down below to clean, though... Another time, however, we were under the kite going from SF to Monterey in 25K + of constant winds. We averaged 7-7.5 knots VMG for 6+ hours. Always perfectly under control. I thought maybe the autopilot could have driven us it was so easy. When properly sailed and rigged, the C27 can take most anything most of us might want to throw it, short of "The Perfect Storm". Good luck!
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Peter Hine
C27 can take it
I've saled my '74 OB std rig 27 on the northern California coast for about 10 years now. Max winds I've experienced are about 30 knots (a couple times). With a double reefed main and 95% club jib, the boat handled it very well. Once we were beating into 8-10ft seas going north from San Francisco to Bodega Bay. The boat was well balanced, a little weather helm, but not too bad. We were going straight into it for about 6 hours, and would tack whenever the VMG on the GPS dropped below 3.5 knots. I remember going down below and taking a nap for about an hour mid-afternon, we were under good control. Also have done a roundup/down when DDW in 30 knots of squirelly wind under the spinnaker. Had about 3 inches of green water above the top of the primary winches after the round-down. Didn't bury the spreaders, but were at probably 65-70 degrees heel. But when we blew the spin sheet, she came right back up. Had a mess down below to clean, though... Another time, however, we were under the kite going from SF to Monterey in 25K + of constant winds. We averaged 7-7.5 knots VMG for 6+ hours. Always perfectly under control. I thought maybe the autopilot could have driven us it was so easy. When properly sailed and rigged, the C27 can take most anything most of us might want to throw it, short of "The Perfect Storm". Good luck!
I've saled my '74 OB std rig 27 on the northern California coast for about 10 years now. Max winds I've experienced are about 30 knots (a couple times). With a double reefed main and 95% club jib, the boat handled it very well. Once we were beating into 8-10ft seas going north from San Francisco to Bodega Bay. The boat was well balanced, a little weather helm, but not too bad. We were going straight into it for about 6 hours, and would tack whenever the VMG on the GPS dropped below 3.5 knots. I remember going down below and taking a nap for about an hour mid-afternon, we were under good control. Also have done a roundup/down when DDW in 30 knots of squirelly wind under the spinnaker. Had about 3 inches of green water above the top of the primary winches after the round-down. Didn't bury the spreaders, but were at probably 65-70 degrees heel. But when we blew the spin sheet, she came right back up. Had a mess down below to clean, though... Another time, however, we were under the kite going from SF to Monterey in 25K + of constant winds. We averaged 7-7.5 knots VMG for 6+ hours. Always perfectly under control. I thought maybe the autopilot could have driven us it was so easy. When properly sailed and rigged, the C27 can take most anything most of us might want to throw it, short of "The Perfect Storm". Good luck!
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