For Gawd's sake Bob... don't race a C&C 27..... it's one of the fastest
boats I've raced against.

Average rating here is 180. There's at least 2 over here and my Pearson 30
could pass them without too much trouble. They're quick for a 27 footer
compared to a Hunter 27. The S2 7.9 is faster. A Tartan 28 may be as well.
Here are the N. California ratings....

http://www.sailors.com/sfbay/racing/phrf-sf.html

Note that my C&C 32 is rated at 156. On the sound with it's light air, it's
rated at 165. Lowest rating I've found is 150.

RB