Cs 27
Description
The CS 27, designed by Raymond Wall and built by CS Yachts in Canada from 1975 to 1983 with over 480 hulls produced, is a compact yet capable 27-foot performance cruiser featuring a 9.25-foot beam, 22.5-foot waterline, and a 5.17-foot fin keel (or optional 3.92-foot shoal) carrying 3,200 pounds of lead ballast in an 8,300-pound displacement for lively stability, a comfort ratio of 22–26, and a capsize screening value under 1.95. Its masthead sloop rig delivers 378 square feet of sail area for a spirited SA/D of ~16.5 and PHRF ratings around 192–210, blending quick coastal performance with surprising seaworthiness.
Construction Details
| Designer | Raymond Wall |
|---|---|
| Builder | CS Yachts |
| Length | 27.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.000 ft |
| LWL | 23.920 ft |
| Beam | 9.330 ft |
| Displacement | 6100 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.170 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.20 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.75 ft |
| p | 30 ft |
| e | 9.70 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.20 ft | 10.75 ft | 30 ft | 9.70 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.7 ft - (2957 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.9 ft - (9418 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.03 ° |
| Diagonal | * 31.21 ft - (9513 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 148.69 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30.21 ft - (9208 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.07 ft - (4289 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.54 ft - (8089 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.36 ft - (3767 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 186.69 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 35.87 ft - (10933 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.21 ft - (5246 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.92 ft - (10339 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.12 ft - (4913 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 289.12 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
| Foot | 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Leech | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.51 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.18 ft - (4932 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.77 ° |
| Area | * 281.09 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35.87 ft - (10933 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.74 ft - (5407 mm) |
| Leech | * 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 477 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 35.87 ft - (10933 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 590 ft² |
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