1975 Cape Dory Typhoon vs 1971 C&C 27 — Comparison
1975 Cape Dory Typhoon
1971 C&C 27
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon | 1971 C&C 27 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Cape Dory | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 1975–1988 | 1971–1975 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | Canada |
| Designer | Carl Alberg | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 5.79 m (19.0 ft) | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) |
| LWL | 4.57 m (15.0 ft) | 6.55 m (21.5 ft) |
| Beam | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 2.74 m (9.0 ft) |
| Draft | 0.76 m (2.5 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 680 kg (1,499 lbs) | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 272 kg (600 lbs) | 1,043 kg (2,299 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 10.6 m² (114 ft²) | 31.0 m² (334 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 5 HP | 10 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 L (2.1 gal) | 38 L (10.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 15 L (4.0 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 2 | 5 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon and 1971 C&C 27 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon is a 1970s design by Cape Dory from USA, while the 1971 C&C 27 is a 1970s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon was penned by Carl Alberg. The 1971 C&C 27 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon measures 5.79m (19.0ft) overall with a beam of 1.83m, compared to the 1971 C&C 27 at 8.23m (27.0ft) with a 2.74m beam. The 1971 C&C 27 is 2.44m longer than the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon. The 1971 C&C 27 displaces approximately 267% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 13.94 and 10.6 m² of sail area. The 1971 C&C 27, with an SA/D of 17.13 and 31.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1971 C&C 27 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.83). The 1971 C&C 27 has a comfort ratio of 20.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.81. The ballast ratios are 40.0% for the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon and 41.8% for the 1971 C&C 27, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon provides 2 berths in 1 cabin with 15L of water capacity and 8L of fuel. The 1971 C&C 27 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L water and 38L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1971 C&C 27 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1971 C&C 27 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1971 C&C 27 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.