27' Cape Dory CD27

updated - 2/14/21
contact # 727-285-8700
This Cape Dory 27 (CD27) is in fairly good shape. The wood on deck has been varnished instead of teak oiled.

The main sail has 3 reef points. I've had it out in 20 knot winds with the main reefed and the 100 genoa up and it sails just fine. Especially with the new Dodger that I installed.
The Yanmar YSM8 Engine runs fine - it is a horizontally opposed 1 cylinder engine so it has little vibration side to side. I recently ran it 12 hours and had to tighten the engine mounts and oil pump cover.

The running rigging is in good shape except for the jib hallyard.

An owners manual for the boat and the service manual for the engine come with the boat.

The standing rigging looks good and I've had no issues with it.

The bottom paint was redone professionally; stripped to the gel coat , barrier coat applied and 3 coat epoxy paint (Petit) applied.

I have 1 inch pin striping which you can apply along the water line if you like.

Electronics:
The depth transducer needs to be installed but I've used it by holding it by hand in the water. A head display is installed. (Raymarine i50). Temp and water speed require yet a second transducer which is included but not installed. ( 650 dollar value here)

Water tank under V birth is not useable due to small cracks.

Head: I removed the toilet due to fowl odor and aged and cracked components.

Rudder: When I purchased the boat the tiller was loose due to elongated bolt holes. I had a machine shop redrill and press a sleeve. It's nice and tight now.

Handling Characteristics:
The boat sails well if you have the sails trimmed right. Otherwise it's very touchy on the tiller, ex: if you have to much sail out. The extra sail area does not increase the speed much so I've found its easier to reef in needed or use the 100 vs the 130 genoa.

(New zincs engine and prop shaft)
2 anchors with road and chain.
12V Marine Battery
Electric and manual bilge
new Dodger
VHF radio
USB Charge Adaptor -
4 sails
Yanmar YSM8-R
12 Gallon Fuel Tank
Spares - Fuel filter & belts