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We're in the market for a C&C 27 that we can use for both racing and cruising, and given the prevalent wind and "sea" conditions in Ottawa, I think we should be looking at a MK III or IV. But someone mentioned that a MK IV might not point as well as the MK III. Seems to make sense, as the centre of effort will be a few inches aft, increasing weather helm tendencies. Anyone with some experience or comments on the difference in sailing characteristics of the MK III and IV?
Hugh Morrin
Blue Zulu, C&C 27 Mk III, #894
Nepean Sailing Club, www.nsc.ca/cc27
President and back-up webmaster, C&C 27 Association
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This sounds like club-bar naval architecture to me (and third-beer theorizing at that).
We have a Mk IV and if a III rounds on our hip, we have no problem squeezing it off (sometimes to our cost, as in one memorable incident where we sent a boat into what should have been never-never land, but which turned into incredibly-beneficial-shift land).
Your sails will make far more difference, as will (and I know some will argue) your preference for a wheel.
David Weatherston
"Towser", Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
David Weatherston
Towser, Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
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