How much does a used C&C 27 cost?

Based on 4 recent market listings, used C&C 27 sailboats typically sell for between $4,900 and $10,900, with a median asking price of $7,975. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.

C&C 27 Performance — PHRF, SA/D, Hull Speed & Sailing Characteristics

The C&C 27 is designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.

Performance Ratios

Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.

PHRF Rating

186s/nm

Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.

PHRF Fleet Position

Where the C&C 27 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.

Cruiser/Racer 90–150

Cruiser 150–210

Heavy Cruiser 210–300

J/27 126s/nm

Santa Cruz 27 144s/nm

C&C 27 186s/nm Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.

Cs 27 204s/nm

Tartan 27 234s/nm

How It Compares

Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the C&C 27.

	C&C 27	Cs 27	Hughes Columbia 27	J/27	Santa Cruz 27	Tartan 27
Dimensions
LOA	27.0	27.0	27.0	27.0	27.0	27.0
LWL	—	23.9	21.3	22.0	24.1	21.4
Beam	—	9.3	9.3	9.8	8.0	8.6
Displacement	—	6	7	4	3	7
Ballast	—	2	3	1	1	2
Sail Area	—	453	345	338	301	—
Performance
PHRF	186	204	—	126	144	234
SA/Disp	—	21.8	14.7	22.0	23.2	—
Bal/Disp	—	39.3	42.5	40.0	50.0	32.4
Comfort	—	19.4	25.1	19.6	11.6	—
Capsize	—	2.05	1.93	1.79	2.22	—
Hull Speed	—	6.6	6.2	7.0	6.6	—