With limited specifications available for the CS 27, this sailboat represents part of the Canadian Sailcraft lineage that emerged during the 1970s sailing boom. Canadian Sailcraft established a reputation for building practical, well-constructed boats designed to handle the demanding conditions of the Great Lakes and coastal waters. Based on its 27-foot length, this model likely falls into the popular pocket cruiser category that gained tremendous popularity during this era. These boats typically offered a compelling blend of daysailing capability and weekend cruising comfort, making them ideal for sailors seeking their first keelboat or those wanting a manageable vessel for coastal exploration. Canadian Sailcraft boats generally featured solid construction methods and sensible design approaches that prioritized seaworthiness over flashy performance. The CS 27 would have been positioned as an affordable entry point into serious sailing, offering enough interior space for short-term cruising while remaining simple enough for single-handed operation. Given the builder's focus on practical sailing boats, the CS 27 most likely excelled at coastal cruising and club racing, providing reliable performance in a variety of conditions while maintaining the kind of honest sailing characteristics that made Canadian Sailcraft boats popular among recreational sailors throughout North America.
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What is the Cs 27's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Cs 27 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 21.78. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Cs 27's comfort ratio?
The Cs 27 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 19.38. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Cs 27 safe for offshore sailing?
The Cs 27 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.05. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Cs 27?
The theoretical hull speed of the Cs 27 is 6.55 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Cs 27 weigh?
The Cs 27 has a displacement of 6,100.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 27.00 ft.
Who designed the Cs 27?
The Cs 27 was designed by Raymond Wall, first built in 1975.