I have owned a 1982, 27 Mirage designed by Robert Perry until last year.
I have cruised the Bay of Fundy, Gulf of St Laurent, Coast of Maine and Nova
Scotia for years not to mention Lake Champlain.
The problems I had with this Mirage were related to the diesel engine.
Before finalizing your decision I would look this Robert Perry design. As
for the CS 27 I would inquire about the bow buoyancy in rough weather. The
shape of the hull (similar to a cognac class) is such that when close to
concrete or wood wharf the freeboard makes contact before the toe rail.
Many people have used fender boards with positive results. As for the
Catalina I do not have any comment.
"druid" wrote in message
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On Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:01:44 -0700, Capt. JG wrote:

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:24:10 -0000, "
said:


Does anyone have any comments on the C27, or alternative boats of this
size ?

You might take a look at the CS27. We looked at a lot of Catalina 27s
before
buying our CS. The CS is just a small amount faster, and is a well-built
Camper and Nicholson design. It does carry a slightly greater draft than
the
Catalina unless you get it in the shoal draft version.


I've sailed a C27 for several years. They're fairly bullet-proof and sail
well. You can also get them for a very decent price and in good shape if
you're willing to look carefully.

Not very many CS 27's here on the West Coast. Also, didn't like the
outboard rudder - for one thing, how do you convert to wheel steering if
you want to?

True, it's a well-made, good sailing boat, but just not a lot of them out
here (and would cost $5K to ship one from the East).

Ditto the Ericson 28: a VERY nice boat, but can't find one out here.
(Lots of E27's, which are COMPLETELY different - very slow!)

OTOH, you Easterners (and US) are devoid of the Venerable Crown 28 - an
exellent boat built here in North Van.

druid
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