Yes!
The 26' is very tender from what I understand. Stiffens a bit past 22 degrees I
think I have heard? My Vega was tender too but stiffened up quickly and tracked
beautifully once I found the sweet spot. :)
Thanks Paul!C
On Friday, October 12, 2018, 2:06:07 AM EDT, Paul Baker via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
The gap from a 24' to a 27' is much bigger than the gap from a 27' to a 30'. I
looked at several 30-1 before getting my 27MkII and yeah, they are a bit
bigger, but really you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference below (or above
decks) unless you were already familiar with both. As it turns out, I have
never used the 27 for the purpose I bought her for and in many cases quite
regret moving from my C&C24 - the boat is just as easy to handle in most
situations, just more complex: moving from outboard to inboard, porta-potty to
marine head, wiring blah blah. Both sail wonderfully.
I can't really comment on your 26 vs 27 as I am not familiar with the 26, but
the 27MkII is a nice boat to sail, can carry more sail in heavier winds than
the later ones due to more ballast and a slightly shorter mast, but not quite
as good in the light stuff for the same reasons (I've always thought a MkIII
rudder would be a nice modification to the MkII though). Of course the MkI is a
bit stiffer still since the mast is even shorter. Having said that, sounds like
the 27 you are considering needs a fair bit of work, maybe hold out for a nicer
one?FYI, the 26 appears to be pretty much the most tender boat C&C ever built,
http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/technica/stability.htm (for the 27s I believe that
diagram shows the C&C designations where Mk1TM is what we refer to as the MkII,
MkII is what we think of as the MkIII/IV, and "New 27" is the MkV). Theoretical
measurements of course, but it usually translates fairly well into real world
tippyness which can often be a factor for non-sailing guests/significant others.
Cheers,Paul.1974 27' MkIISidney, BC
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From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Chris Graham via
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Sent: October 11, 2018 6:53 AM
To: Richard Bush via CnC-List
Cc: Chris Graham
Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'? I really do appreciate the feedback and
encouragement. I watched my father-in-law sell his beloved 27' to move up to a
34' to appease his wife who complained that she was "hot and bobbing"...I heard
the same complaints on the the 34'er and again on their 37'. I remember him
lamenting the day he sold the 27'er, and it has stuck with me ever since. I
never regretted for a day downsizing from my 34' to my 28' and felt I was
getting closer to what I really enjoyed about sailing. I have some time here to
see what is out there but I feel no real pull toward a 30' boat regardless of
initial purchase price.
I am pretty steadfast in my desire to keep it small and manageable. My days of
the "bigger is better" trap is one I don't wish to fall into again ;)
I have a three bedroom house and wish I had a one bedroom!! :)
Chris
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