1969 O'Day 22 vs 1971 C&C 27 — Comparison
1971 C&C 27
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1969 O'Day 22 | 1971 C&C 27 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | O'Day | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 1969–1983 | 1971–1975 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | Canada |
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 6.71 m (22.0 ft) | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) |
| LWL | 5.72 m (18.8 ft) | 6.55 m (21.5 ft) |
| Beam | 2.29 m (7.5 ft) | 2.74 m (9.0 ft) |
| Draft | 0.99 m (3.2 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 862 kg (1,900 lbs) | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 318 kg (701 lbs) | 1,043 kg (2,299 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 17.7 m² (191 ft²) | 31.0 m² (334 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 6 HP | 10 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 L (4.0 gal) | 38 L (10.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 19 L (5.0 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 5 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1969 O'Day 22 and 1971 C&C 27 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1969 O'Day 22 is a classic design by O'Day from USA, while the 1971 C&C 27 is a 1970s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The 1969 O'Day 22 was penned by C. Raymond Hunt. The 1971 C&C 27 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the 1969 O'Day 22 measures 6.71m (22.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.29m, compared to the 1971 C&C 27 at 8.23m (27.0ft) with a 2.74m beam. The 1971 C&C 27 is 1.52m longer than the 1969 O'Day 22. The 1971 C&C 27 displaces approximately 189% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1969 O'Day 22 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.87 and 17.7 m² of sail area. The 1971 C&C 27, with an SA/D of 17.13 and 31.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1969 O'Day 22 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1969 O'Day 22 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 12.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.96). The 1971 C&C 27 has a comfort ratio of 20.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.81. The ballast ratios are 36.9% for the 1969 O'Day 22 and 41.8% for the 1971 C&C 27, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1969 O'Day 22 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 19L of water capacity and 15L of fuel. The 1971 C&C 27 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L water and 38L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1971 C&C 27 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1969 O'Day 22 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1971 C&C 27 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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