C&C 27 Mk I Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

27.33' · 8.33 m

Displ.

5,180 lbs · 2,350 kg

First year

1970

The C&C 27 Mk I represents a defining moment in the history of North American production boatbuilding. Launched in 1970 and designed by Robert Ball, this model was the vessel that truly established C&C Yachts as a dominant force in the "cruiserracer" category. While the company had already gained fame with custom racers like Red Jacket, the 27 Mk I translated that racing pedigree into a production format that was accessible to the average sailor. It was built with the high standards of the NiagaraontheLake facility, featuring the brand's signature balsacored deck construction and a sleek, lowprofile aesthetic that made it look fast even while tied to a dock. During its initial production run from 1970 to 1972, the Mk I set the foundation for what would become one of the most successful production runs in history, eventually spanning four distinct "Mark" iterations and nearly 1,000 hulls.