C&C Pendragon 27 User manual

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C&C 27
Pendragon
Welcome Aboard
Quick Start Guide/Boat Manual

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C&C 27 Pendragon - 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. Help us out by filling out and turning in the user reports each trip so we can continue
providing the safest and best equipment possible. Thanks and have a great sail! SSC
C&C 27s are some of the favorite boats in our fleet for the following reasons:
Day sailing performance
Comfortable cabin with sleeping quarters in v-berth, main settee and a quarter berth.
Working galley with a two burner propane cooktop, ice box and fresh water galley sink.
Marine toilet with a 20 gallon holding tank.
Fully reefable main sail with two reef points
Roller furling headsail with reef marks
Inboard diesel engine
Shore power with outlets and battery charger
Cabin lights, running lights and anchor light.
Bruce anchor with a total of 50 feet of chain and 100 feet line with a bow roller and locker
Pendragon’s Challenges - Things to Know
Pendragon has a one cylinder diesel so she needs extra throttle in neutral when pushing the start
button. Once started, run at 1500 RPM for a couple minutes to warm up engine. Also, underway
you may need extra throttle to get moving especially into a headwind.
Pendragon has quite a strong prop walk to port when in reverse. Be prepared to throttle down if the
boat is pulling sideways more than desired. Have a roving fender handy if necessary.
Use great care when easing the topping lift! If you accidentally let this cleat go the boom could
land on your sailing mate’s head and cause an injury! Ease slowly. Pendragon’s topping lift is found
at the mast with knots at adjustment points. See picture p. 24
Always ease the boom vang, main sheet and reefing lines before raising the main sail.
Don’t stand on the forward hatch as it is prone to breaking.

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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. 17-18
Fresh Water System p. 18
Head System p. 19-20
Anchor System p. 21
Sails and Rigging p. 22-27
Main Sail Reefing/ Diagram p. 25-26
Roller Furling Headsail p. 27
Securing Pendragon- Post Sail Checklist p. 28-31
C&C 27 Diagram p.32

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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’( 7/16”) twisted nylon
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 –1GM10
Accommodations: Sleeps 5 w/ V-berth(dbl) port settee(dbl) and quarter berth,
cold water w/ hand pump, 2 burner propane stove, ice box, head.
Instrumentation: Bulkhead mount Compass, Raymarine digital depth sounder, Horizon knot
meter, electric heater, VHF radio, stereo
Sails: Main Sail w double reef, Roller furling genoa/jib

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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
2 Type ABC: 1 - Fire Extinguishers Starboard and port bulkheads
1 Air Horn w/ replacement canister Safety box above starboard settee
Flare kit w/ 3 handheld, 1 whistle ““
First Aid kit ““
Manual bilge pump handle Propane locker stbd. cockpit
VHF radio Above starboard settee
GALLEY ITEMS
Kettle (Aft of stove) Sauce pan (Aft of stove)
6 Plates ““French press ““
6 Bowls ““Large carving/Steak knives (utensil box)
6 Cups/Coffee mugs “ “Lighter ““
Silverware ““Cutting Board (aft of stove)
Frying Pan ““Salad bowl ““
Tongs/Spatula ““Cork screw (utensil box)
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES Location
Toilet Paper –1 roll per night in plastic bag (locker outboard of head sink)
Dish Soap outboard of stove
2 Scrub pads ““
Paper Towels ““
Garbage Bags ““
Zip lock bags (locker outboard of head sink)
Hand sanitizer ““

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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.
Type IV’s -There is a USCG throw cushion in the quarterberth.
Flares- There is a flare kit with current handheld flares located in the safety box above the
starboard settee. Please ensure these are dated properly and look usable.
Fire extinguishers- 2 Type BC-I extinguishers located on the starboard and port bulkheads
Air Horn- (with 1 replacement air cartridge) located in safety box.
Running lights- There are running lights and a steaming light switch on the DC panel.
**Note: know the location of all safety items before leaving dock!
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ABC:1 Port bulkhead Type IV in Quarterberth
Safety box above starboard settee PFDs under V-berth
BC:1 - Starboard bulkhead

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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.
3-way switch Bilge pump/Float switch Manual Bilge Pump
Electric Bilge Pump- The electric bilge pump can be found under the table. Switch is located
above the companionway steps port of the DC panel. Bilge pump has a 3-way switch
auto/off/manual and is usually in the “auto” position. By turning on the manual switch you are
operating in a per time mode. After use do not leave “on” in manual position as the pump may
burn out if the bilge is dry. Switch back to auto to activate the float switch.
Boat Hook-above port settee

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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.
ALWAYS check the following before starting the engine:
- Raw water intake valve open and strainer clean
- Oil level-between high and low lines
- Transmission linkage operational (shifts between gears)
- Belt/hoses look connected
- Stuffing box/shaft coupling. Should drip 1 drop/30 seconds when running.
- Fuel level-should be at least half full.
Good to know where the following are located: Fuel shut off, raw water impeller access,
batteries, start-solenoid/starter, Spare engine parts/tools.
Pre-start Checklist
-Check fuel level-gauge located on the start panel cockpit aft. Make sure instruments
switches are on “1”at the DC panel.
-Only check oil level if you are on a multi-day charter. Make sure oil dipstick is
completely re-inserted to prevent oil leakage. Keep hand near dipstick hole as it is very
hard to locate! If level is too low or too high let SSC know!
-Make sure raw water intake valve is open, located forward of engine. (see pic below)
-Make sure raw water strainer is not clogged by shining flashlight through it –(To clean,
close raw water seacock then unscrew lid located forward of engine)
Stuffing Box (access thru starboard cockpit locker) Raw water strainer/ Raw water intake

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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.
- Push the throttle lever forward about 2\3 of the way (see picture below)
- Pull silver knob for ignition switch.
- Push in the start button for about 5-10 seconds and engine should start : )
- Check to make sure water is flowing out the back while engine is running
Once Started
- Ensure smooth idle speed for warming up. (Approx. 1500 RPM see tachometer below) Run
engine for 5 minutes before putting in gear.
- After warming up the engine, bring the throttle down (vertical position)
- Test forward and reverse movement if safe to do so
Tachometer/fuel gauge/Start/ Pull switch/Stop handle/ Throttle/Gear Shift
Once Underway-When the Yanmar is warmed up, the maximum cruising speed is 2500 RPM.
Never run the engine too high as it will overheat, reduce your fuel consumption rate and not increase
your hull speed. Refuel if your tank is less than ¼ as you will get into the sludge at the bottom of the
tank and plug up filters. If at any time your engine alarm sounds, check for water coming out the exhaust
then STOP the engine. You may have run over something to plug up coolant or the water pump may not
be working properly. Check the strainer, then if nothing is obvious, call SSC. Of course raise sails and
get the boat in a safe maneuvering situation as needed!

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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. C&C 27s have a 10 gallon diesel fuel tank and burn
approximately 3/4 gallon per hour (GPH). Estimate fuel needs before you begin fueling to anticipate amount
and not overfill. Some fuel gauges are not accurate so watch closely! The fuel deck plate is located stbd. aft.
Make sure you access the Diesel not Water deck plate! The fuel gauge is located on the engine start panel.
Tank is located under the stbd. cockpit.
NOTE: When filling the fuel tank, please fill slowly as this boat has a tendency to bubble up
quickly and before the tank is full. Vent is aft stbd. Double check the fuel gauge to ensure you
have filled the boat up completely but do not top off.
Dipstick Engine Compartment
W W Wa
Water Muffler, stuffing box and battery box

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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. Leave “on” when in use. Switch to #2 battery when the engine is off to conserve
#1 for starting engine and charging both batteries with the alternator.
Battery Switches
DC/AC Switch Panels
AC System- C&C 27s’s AC system is primarily to recharge batteries and access outlets for
heaters, cell phone chargers, etc. The AC panel is next to the DC panel below the companionway.
Main breaker switch is at the top. To access AC, plug in the shore power cord with all breakers off.
Then turn on the shore breaker (1) and boat master breaker (2) then desired switches.(3)
Shore power
Shore Power
Heaters plugged into 110v

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Electronics- to Activate DC systems, the DC Battery selector knob and “Main Cabin
Supply” breaker must be “On” (See picture p. 13)
VHF-To access the VHF radio, turn on the “VHF/Instruments” switch on the DC panel then press
right- hand power button to turn on the unit. The lower knob tunes in the squelch til just not
“fuzzy”. The arrows tune in channels. The radio automatically comes onto Channel 16, the USCG
emergency station. Call “May Day” 3x in life threatening situations. “Pan! Pan! Pan!” in urgent/
distress and simply “USCG” if unsure. Know your position, how many onboard, life-threatening
circumstances, boat name.
Additional channels:
68-72 non-commercial for extended conversation
14- Vessel commercial traffic
13 Bridges
WX 1-4 weather (push on “WX” button mid-right)
17 Port of Seattle (Shilshole)
Lights- Main Cabin, Running (sail), Steaming (power), Anchor, Foredeck
(see p. 15)
Depth/Speed- accessed through “VHF/Instruments” switch on panel. Display units are Located
port of the companionway. Depth reads as water below 4.5 ft. draft.
VHF Stereo
Depth Sounder Knot Meter
Inverter/charger (Cell phone charging)

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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

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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.
Pendragon is equipped with a fully functional galley with a two burner propane cook-top, ice
box and fresh water galley sink with a hand pump. There is also a Marine toilet with a 20
gallon holding tank and bathroom sink.
V-berth/Quarter Berth/Main cabin

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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.
To light the stove:
(1) Open the gate valve on the propane tank (located in the starboard lazarette.) PSI gauge should
activate indicating approximately 100psi which is full.
(2) Next, turn on the XINTEX propane switch located port of the companionway next to the
Battery selector knob. Push “Valve On/Off” to hear “click”. If alarm sounds check for fumes before
lighting!
(3) Light the propane lighter holding next to the desired burner.
(4) Finally, expose the selected burner to flame and push and turn the gas control knob on the stove
counter clockwise. Once lit, keep holding in knob for 15 seconds to activate safety sensor.
Note: If burner does not light, recheck earlier steps. Anytime there are propane fumes lingering,
ventilate boat completely before restarting process. Propane is wonderful but highly volatile if used
improperly!
To shut down propane: (1) First, turn off the XINTEX solenoid switch port of companionway.
(2) Once flame is extinguished, turn off knob(s) on stove. (3) Finally, turn off valve on the propane
tank. Especially make sure this is closed at the end of the day. Enjoy your food!
Tankk Tank
Propane Switch Two-Burner Cookstove

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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. When done with your trip, make sure to drain out all the ice water. Leave ice box
lid open after use to air out.
Galley Sink- Stainless sink with hand pump accessing 20 gallon fresh water tank. Sink drain has a
shutoff valve directly below and a filter. Make sure to close valve if water is flooding into sink.
Galley
Galley Sink Seacock shut off valve under sink
Fresh Water System
C&C 27s have a 20 gallon water tank located under the starboard settee. Water may be filled
through the blue deck port, located on starboard.
Fresh water hand pump- you can access fresh water by using the hand pump at the galley sink.
Water Tank-Starboard Settee Hand Pump
**If the galley sink is not draining, or is taking on water, there is a seacock located under the sink
for overboard discharge/shut off. Make sure you still know how to close in a pinch! Although it is
still legal to discharge grey water, always be conscious of what you are throwing down to our
saltwater pals.
Ice Box/Galley storage

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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
water to the bowl prior/following use.
3) Move wet/dry bowl selector right to dry bowl (away from handle) after flushing and
continue to pump until toilet bowl is empty.
3) Leave wet/dry bowl selector in dry bowl position when toilet is not in use to avoid filling
of toilet. Close seacock for safety. Pump after bowl is empty about 6 times to clear line
Instructions posted behind the head Flush/Dry lever (in Dry position)
Precautions
ONLY flush organics down toilet. No toilet paper or paper of any kind. Instead, discard in ziplock
bags in the garbage.
Anytime handle will not flush do not force! May be plugged or worse, holding tank is overfilled. IF
VENT HOSE PLUGS UP, FORCING PUMP HANDLE MAY BUST OPEN FITTINGS. Tank is
hard to access so plan routine pump-out stops to avoid overfilling.
Remember!!
You are responsible for bringing the boat back empty after an overnight charter. Please comply with
club rules and pump out tank before docking at home. Thanks!

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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. Close valve. Turn off (red button)
5) Secure pump-out hose nozzle into deck fitting holding downward during the entire pump-out process
to assure there are no air leaks for fluid to escape.
6) When secure, turn on pump. Continue pumping until clear bubbles appear in site glass. Turn off.
7) Close valve and gently remove fitting from deck plate. Flush nozzle/hose with salt water before
wrapping up hose.
8) During our summer months it is best to fill the holding tank with fresh water and repeat flush to keep
tank from getting smelly! Also, the tank gauge will not read ”empty” until you flush tank at least
once.
9) Replace deck cap. Hose off deck. Wash hands.
Intake hose/Exit to holding tank
(** Thru hull shutoff directly behind this bulkhead and is accessible from v-berth.) Holding Tank
Head Sink Sink Thru Hull TP/ Ziplock Bags etc. (above sink)