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SMOKE has been raced by me for the last six years, and is now ready to race for you.
She is well maintained and updated, and is in ready-to-sail condition
She has two self-tailing Maxwell 22STC primary winches, and four Barient 10 winches on the coach roof. All lines are in-mast or in-boom, and lead aft through 2010 Spinlock clutches. She has a Hood SeaFurl 5 furling system with a twin-groove foil. A new upgraded main traveller track and car by Garhauer in 2014. She has a Class correct spinnaker pole with all the necessary rigging, and a Forespar three-section whisker pole. There are three genoa tracks with cars on each side.
SAILS.
2014 Dacron main with single reef point and four battens.
2014 155% tri-radial laminate genoa of DP BX10.Black. Evolution Sails Toronto. XXXX
2013 135% tri-radial laminate genoa of DP BX10 Black. Evolution Sails Toronto. XXXX
2014 tri-radial Spinnaker, Bainbridge AIRX 600. Blue and white. Evolution Sails TTO.
2003 135% laminate genoa by Quantum Sails. Good condition.
Older 100% blade foresail, seldom used and in good condition.
Two older spinnakers not used by me.
XXXX these two sails are 'deck sweepers' and cannot set on the furler.
All necessary lines and running rigging for all sails is in good condition.
ENGINE
Yanmar 1GM diesel, reliable and trouble free. Used often going to/from races.
Two 12 volt batteries with a ProSport20 electronic charger for Winter top-up.
Price. $16,000 CND
Smoke is at berth 301 in Bronte (Inner) Harbour and you are welcome to see and sail her. Call me a 416 695 1092 , or email me at. ford underscore 6 at sympatico dot ca
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Happy to say that SMOKE has a new owner who will race her out of Bronte Harbour Yacht Club.
Brian,
Are you looking for a Mk V to cruise or race? Age and health make me consider selling SMOKE, which you can see in 'Fleet'. You could come to sail her If that would work for you. She's at Bronte Harbour Yacht Club and I race her regularly. Let me know what you are looking for.
Cheers
Alan
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
If it's a Mk V then two in the V berth, two (good friends) in the port side seat with the back-rest installed to enlarge the seat, and one in the quarter berth....so five friendly adults. As Jim says, six is really a no-go!
Good luck!
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
One of my present crew, who used to race gainst me in his Mk 1V, bought an Aloha 32 and installed a windlass in 'deference to his back'. I spoke to him and here are some of his thoughts.
He installed a Lewmar Pro-Series 1000 (motor goes below deck), but given the size and displacement of a C&C 27 a model 700 should suffice. Go with the horizontal model where the motor drive is above deck, not below, thus avoiding space issues below. It's a classic case of "If you are going to do it, do it right". The cost of installation, cables etc can equal the purchase price of the windlass. (As David says) Don't cut corners on cable, they are expensive but use what is specified for your windlass. Have separate Up/Down switches, on deck, forward. Use the starter battery for power, thus charging it when heaving the anchor, as the engine will be running. Have the windlass on its own separate breaker. Use an aluminium backing plate to distribute the load on deck. With the locker position on a 27 you may have to mount the windlass aft of the locker hatch, meaning hauling the anchor and rode on deck, then hand feeding it into the locker? Be sure that the anchor chain matches the windlass gypsy. Finally, follow instructions! Your back will say "Thank you"!!!!
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
I have a mainsail and genoa for sale, both made in 2010 by Triton Sails in Mississauga.
They are cross-cut Dacron laminate, used for four summers, and in good condition. Plenty of life remains in both sails. They were made for my C&C 27 Mk V, and are now in Oakville, Ontario.
1. Mainsail. 2+2 battens, draft stripe, two reefing points, telltales, luff with slugs.
Price: Can $575
2. Genoa.155%, # 6 luff tape, luff length suitable for use with a furling system if necessary.
Price: Can $575
If someone would like the pair then Can $1100 takes them.
Add freight if you cannot pick them up.
To see these sails in action go to 'The Fleet', then to 'SMOKE' for a 2013 photograph.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Both sails are now sold and have a new home.
Thank you
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
I have a main and genoa for sale, made by Triton Sails in Mississauga, ON in 2010, for my C&C 27 Mk V. Made of cross-cut Dacron laminate, they have been used for four summers, and are in good shape. Located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
1. Main. 2+2 battens, 2 reef points, luff with slugs, telltales, draft stripe.
Price. Can $575
2. Genoa. 155%, number 6 luff tape, luff length to allow for my Hood Sea Furl 5 furler
Price Can $575
If someone wants the pair then Can $1100 takes them.
For a picture go to 'The Fleet', then see 'SMOKE' for a 2013 photograph.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
I have a main and genoa for sale, made by Triton Sails in Mississauga, ON in 2010, for my C&C 27 Mk V. Made of cross-cut Dacron laminate, they have been used for four summers, and are in good shape. Located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
1. Main. 2+2 battens, 2 reef points, luff with slugs, telltales, draft stripe.
Price. Can $575
2. Genoa. 155%, number 6 luff tape, luff length to allow for my Hood Sea Furl 5 furler
Price Can $575
If someone wants the pair then Can $1100 takes them.
For a picture go to 'The Fleet', then see 'SMOKE' for a 2013 photograph.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
I have a main and genoa for sale, made by Triton Sails in Mississauga, ON in 2010, for my C&C 27 Mk V. Made of cross-cut Dacron laminate, they have been used for four summers, and are in good shape. Located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
1. Main. 2+2 battens, 2 reef points, luff with slugs, telltales, draft stripe.
Price. Can $575
2. Genoa. 155%, number 6 luff tape, luff length to allow for my Hood Sea Furl 5 furler
Price Can $575
If someone wants the pair then Can $1100 takes them.
For a picture go to 'The Fleet', then see 'SMOKE' for a 2013 photograph.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
I have a main and genoa for sale, made by Triton Sails in Mississauga, ON in 2010, for my C&C 27 Mk V. Made of cross-cut Dacron laminate, they have been used for four summers, and are in good shape. Located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
1. Main. 2+2 battens, 2 reef points, luff with slugs, telltales, draft stripe.
Price. Can $575
2. Genoa. 155%, number 6 luff tape, luff length to allow for my Hood Sea Furl 5 furler
Price Can $575
If someone wants the pair then Can $1100 takes them.
For a picture go to 'The Fleet', then see 'SMOKE' for a 2013 photograph.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
I have a mainsail and genoa for sale, both made by Triton Sails in Mississauga in 2010.
They are cross-cut Dacron laminate, used for four summers, and in good condition. Plenty of life remains in both sails. Made to fit a C&C 27 Mk V. They are in Oakville, , Ontario.
1. Main. 2+2 battens, draft stripe, two reefing points, telltales, luff with slugs.
Price: Can $600
2. Genoa. 155%, number 6 luff tape, luff length suitable to work with a Hood Sea Furl 5
Price: Can $600
If someone would like the pair then Can $1100 takes them.
To see these sails in action go to 'The Fleet' and then to "SMOKE" for a 2013 photograph.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
I have a mainsail and genoa for sale, both made by Triton Sails in Mississauga in 2010.
They are cross-cut Dacron laminate, used for four summers, and in good condition. Plenty of life remains in both sails. Made to fit a C&C 27 Mk V. They are in Oakville, , Ontario.
1. Main. 2+2 battens, draft stripe, two reefing points, telltales, luff with slugs.
Price: Can $600
2. Genoa. 155%, number 6 luff tape, luff length suitable to work with a Hood Sea Furl 5
Price: Can $600
If someone would like the pair then Can $1100 takes them.
To see these sails in action go to 'The Fleet' and then to "SMOKE" for a 2013 photograph.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
I have a mainsail and genoa for sale, both made by Triton Sails in Mississauga in 2010.
They are cross-cut Dacron laminate, used for four summers, and in good condition. Plenty of life remains in both sails. Made to fit a C&C 27 Mk V. They are in Oakville, , Ontario.
1. Main. 2+2 battens, draft stripe, two reefing points, telltales, luff with slugs.
Price: Can $600
2. Genoa. 155%, number 6 luff tape, luff length suitable to work with a Hood Sea Furl 5
Price: Can $600
If someone would like the pair then Can $1100 takes them.
To see these sails in action go to 'The Fleet' and then to "SMOKE" for a 2013 photograph.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
I have just had a great exchange with Mike Matthews and he asked me to relay his best wishes to all his old C&C 27 friends. 'Wind Horse', after three years with Medecins Sans Frontiers, has a new and caring owner who called Mike for help with his new boat........only to discover that he was talking to her previous owner. The new owner re-christened her to 'Wind Horse',....what a happy event.
Mike is busy with his several BMW motor bikes, and has entered the 30th running of the famous 'LA-Barstow-LasVegas Ride', nearly 500 miles across the desert in two days....on motor bikes!! You can see all about this form of enjoyable physical torture on Google. He did it last year, but says this time is the last time.....Mike was in St John's, NL earlier this year and had a great time, so says he will be back next year. He sounds the same cheerful Mike of old, it was fun finding him again.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
6 December, 2013. An update to confirm that Mike completed that desert ride, as did his BMW bike. He is now back home recovering from his exertions and again asks that I relay his best wishes to you all.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Thanks Chris, the good news is that you love the boat. How clear is the HIN on your transom? If showing its 40 years of life you should open a bottle of (red) wine, burn the cork a bit and rub the blackened end over the HIN. Now clean the surface area around the number with a blackboard eraser and you have that HIN in clear, black letters. Any change to the one you reported?
In addition to your upper shrouds, do you have single lower shrouds,, or two each side? As you will have read, that change is a split between Mk 1 and Mk11.
The 167 or 215 number puzzle is just that.....
Good luck....... now drink the wine.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Chris, if you go to "Guide to Marks" then click on "Hull Identification Number" you should find the facts you need. Also helpful is the section on "Evolution", which tells you the
HIN's of all 27's.
Your HIN is located at the top of the starboard side of the transom of your boat.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Dean, I use my Loos gauge on SMOKE, but she is a Mk V, so perhaps not so relevant to your Mk III. I go to 34 on both uppers and lowers, with the intermediates just hand tight.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Lawrence, It seems that Mark V toilets keep coming up....... so go to 'search' and then to 'toilet leak' as the subject and you will find all sorts of wisdom and frustration for your evening's entertainment.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
I'm glad you are happy with your choice of white, but surely "Smoke White" would have been close to perfect?!?!?
Happy sailing
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Are you looking for a 'new' or 'new to you' Barient 10 winch? Barient went out of business long ago, but there are always some used ones on the Internet,, and right now there is one on eBay.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
On Lake Ontario my MK V is 198 white sail with 155% genoa and a folding prop. Like Jim Wente I'm 177 flying sails
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
A while back there was a thread about boat weight. It referred to Mk V's, but Mk I,II,III and IV's real weights may be just as uncertain. The Mk V's were a little over 4600 lbs according to C&C brochures, but a real, measured example was over 6100 lbs. The length and sail area are probably correct, so which displacement number should be used when comparing the potential performance of similar types of boats? Do those other two makes of 27's have more certain displacements?
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Some mast plates and parts for them are here:-
garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=68
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Many thanks for your thoughts on Garhauer. Discovering that 'To Life' is equipped with them is praise indeed. I met one of the two founders (the -hauer part of the name) at the Boat Show, both were machinists by training, and sailors. It is now run by the next generation of the founding families, who sail, providing test beds for their ideas.
I liked the look and feel of their blocks. They differ from the more standard units we use, but when the need arises I will certainly try one.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Thanks Tim but SMOKE is a Mk V so has her original mast plate with built-in mounts for 8 blocks. It is the Garhauer blocks that I'm curious about. I wanted to see if anyone had used, or seen someone else use, them. They are different from the more usual blocks we use, Garhauer is based in Upland, California. I have their latest catalogue and price list which I picked up at the Toronto Boat Show, and it shows several sizes of mast plates ready to go.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Has anyone seen or used Garhaur blocks or organizers please? There was a fine display of them at the Toronto Boat Show last month, hence the question.
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002