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Pendragon C&C 27 - Boat Manual Seattle Sailing Club Welcome aboard our C&C 27, Pendragon, designed as a pocket cruiser with great sailing performance. We are doing everything possible to make sure this boat is always ready to go. Please treat her with the care she deserves, like she is your own boat. This manual is designed to make your journey easier and give you the extra information underway you may be seeking.
Table of Contents Boat Specifications p. 4 Inventory list p. 5 Safety Equipment p. 6-7 Inboard Systems The Engine-Starting/Stopping/Operating p. 8-12 Refueling p. 10 Electrical System-AC/DC p. 13 Electronics p. 14-15 Accommodations p. 16 DC/AC Panel Diagram p. 16 Galley Systems p.
Boat Specifications LOD: 26’6” Beam: 9’3” Draft: 4’10”' Mast Height Above Water: 33.5’ Fuel Tank capacity: 10 gallons diesel Water Tank capacity: 20 gallons Anchor: Bruce with Rode Length: Chain is 50,’ line is 100’( ”) twisted nylon 7/16 A/C Outlets: 3outlets located aft of galley sink, below port settee & starboard/below head sink 12V Outlets: none Inverter with AC plugs for phone charger Engine: Yanmar Inboard diesel –...
Pendragon Inventory List OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT Location Bruce anchor w/50’chain and 100’ line. Anchor Locker-Bow Boat Hook Above Port side settee 2 Winch handles Safety Box above starboard settee Roller Furling Headsail (103-107%) w/ attached sheets. Forestay SAFETY Location 6 Type II PFDs in bag Below V-berth 1 Type IV Throw cushion Portside quarterberth...
Safety Equipment/USCG Required items Registration- Pendragon’s papers are kept in the front of this manual. PFDs- Although each sailor should supply their own PFD to fit their body type and usage requirements, many times there are extra personal floatation devices stowed under the v-berth. Know where and how many are onboard before you leave the dock.
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Additional safety equipment: Wooden plugs- tapered wooden plugs are onboard in case of valve failure. Locate each valve before sailing. First Aid Kit-Located next to air horn in safety box. Manual bilge pump- socket located port of tiller post. Handle is in the propane locker. It takes 10-15 pumps to prime.
C&C 27’s INBOARD SYSTEMS The Engine-Starting/Stopping/Operating C&C 27s are powered by a Yanmar-1GM10 HP 1-cylinder inboard diesel engine. This is a great engine and if cared for during your charter will serve you well. Always make sure the engine is getting coolant, lubrication, and proper fuel by completing the checklist each day.
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The Engine-Starting/Stopping/Operating (cont.) The engine start and house battery selector knob is located port of the companionway. Turn battery switch to “1” when starting, “All” when running, and “2” when sailing. Turn off and disconnect shore power from dock. Starting the Engine Put shift lever in Neutral.
The Engine-Starting/Stopping/Operating (cont.) Stopping the engine Place throttle in idle (vertical) position Let the engine cool down for 2 minutes Pull stop cord until engine stops which is located just starboard of the start panel. When alarm sounds, push in silver pull switch last. Do not do this first or you may damage the alternator! Refueling - Only refuel if you charter overnight.
Electrical System DC System C&C27s have two 12v batteries. Battery selector knob is aft and port of the companionway steps. DC #1 battery is the engine start battery. DC #2 House battery will activate all switches on the DC panel operating lights, navigation instruments, stereo, propane solenoid, bilge pump, etc.
Electronics- to Activate DC systems, the DC Battery selector knob and “Main Cabin Supply” breaker must be “On” (See picture p. 13) To access the VHF radio, turn on the “VHF/Instruments” switch on the DC panel then press VHF- right- hand power button to turn on the unit. The lower knob tunes in the squelch til just not “fuzzy”.
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AC / DC Panel AC Switches AC Main Breaker Main Cabin Outlets Battery Charger Galley Outlets DC Switches (Main DC switch next to selector knob p. 13) VHF and Instruments Running Lights Main Cabin Lights Anchor Light Steaming Light Foredeck Light...
Accommodations Pendragon has a comfortable cabin with sleeping quarters in v-berth, main settee and a quarter-berth. She sleeps 5 w/ V-berth (short dbl) port settee(dbl) and single quarter berth. The salon lays amidships port and stbd. There is a drop down table large enough to double as a chart table.
Galley Systems C&C27s have a very functional galley with a two-burner propane stove, an ice box and stainless sinks with a fresh water hand pump. The salon lays amidships port and stbd. There is a drop down table large enough to double as a chart table. Propane Stove/Oven system When operating the propane stove it is crucial to follow these steps for safe operation.
Galley Systems (cont.) Ice Box/Refrigerator- C&C 27s are equipped with an icebox Replenish ice as needed every other day and eat most vulnerable foods first…raw meats, berries.. The space works well if kept organized. It is best to keep meats and heavy liquids close to the bottom and put produce, eggs and cheeses up higher.
Head Systems Head/Holding Tank C&C 27s have marine toilet emptying into a 20 gallon holding tank located forward under the v-berth port side. Plan on 3 gallons/per person /per day capacity which means pumping out approximately every other day on an extended trip. Please follow the steps below for proper head use (instructions also next to head) 1) Open seacock for intake 2) Move wet/dry bowl selector left to flush (towards handle) and pump handle to add...
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Head Systems (cont.) Steps to Pumping out the Holding Tank: 1) Locate black “Waste” deck plate and plan your docking approach to the pump-out station. 2) Tie Bow/Stern and spring lines to assure your boat is stable before beginning to pump out tank. 3) Locate deck key and open fitting making sure not to drop overboard! 4) Run pump hose into water, open valve and prime with seawater by pushing the green button to turn on.
Anchor System Pendragon is equipped with a Bruce anchor with 50’ of chain and 100’ of rode. Pendragon’s rode is marked at first 30’ of line (does not include 50’ chain so actually 80’ at that point), then every 20’. Last marker reads 90’...
Sails and Rigging C&C 27s are designed as performance pocket cruisers. Full sail can be carried in up to18 knots but reduce sail at whatever point feels appropriate for the conditions and crew. Main Sail adjustments- Outhaul and downhaul adjustments run to deck clutches then cockpit winches. Make sure to safely cleat main sheet and traveler both sides during operation.
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Main Sheet/Traveler Boom Vang adjustment Topping Lift at mast Backstay adjustment Raising and Lowering the Main are rigged to hold up the boom with a topping lift. Never open topping lift cleat without C&C 27s controlling weight of boom! You could give someone a head injury. Rigging the Main: To rig the main, first un-attach halyard from the end of the boom.
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Hoisting the main: Typically done outside the marina, C&C 27 mainsails do not require feeding the bolt rope into the mast like the J24s. It can be helpful to have a crewmember jump the halyard at the mast and a second person take up the slack in the cockpit aft of the halyard clutch.
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Reefing (Cont) Reefing hook and cringle Reefed main/ Reefing ties not too tight Shorter sail Double- Reefed...
Mainsail Reefing Diagram Ties Reef Point Reef Point Reef lines Reefing cringles Reef Hook Bowline Steps to Reefing the Main: 1) Let wind out of main (head upwind, sheet out or heave-to) 2) Tension toping lift to stabilize boom 3) Ease main sheet and boom vang 4) Ease halyard to desired reef point and hook reef hook into cringle 5) Re-tension halyard 6) Tighten associated reefing line until new clew is touching boom and...
Roller Furling Headsail- Working as a genoa or any number of shorter sail sizes, this furling system works well. Best to ease the furling line slowly by keeping a little tension on the furling line when opening the sail on windy days to avoid a snarl (override) up front. Also, furling the sail works easier if you head downwind to a broad reach on a windy day.
Securing C&C 27s at the end of your sail Disembarking When you are done sailing for the day, it’s time to make sure the boat is ready for the next person. Follow the securing checklist! Extra checklists are found at the beginning of this Boat Manual. Especially complete the following procedures: -Make sure to clean up any mess, crumbs, dirty dishes, bottles or dirt that may have been overlooked.
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Securing the boat Dock Lines and Fenders Make sure to keep centerline of boat parallel to dock. Bow sits further from dock than stern. Attach a bow/stern line and a fore/aft spring line. Fenders should be positioned to protect boat. Before walking away, move boat fore/aft, side to side by hand to ensure safe tie-up Boom horizontal-Proper Bow/Stern/Spring lines/Dock or Boat height fenders Rafting up...
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Securing the boat (cont.) Cockpit tidy Stern Line in tight to keep Bow from swinging against dock Turn in the completed checklist!