Hi Paul
A couple of considerations : How large is the pond you want to sail at , if it is pretty small then a thrown or cast system will work .
for instance , a fairly large treble hook , with the pointy ends cut off and a few split shot weights on the line cast from any garage
sale fishing pole could work . you can also use something light like those mason line spools sold at home centers , attached to a
hook , or you can make a nifty little grapnel out of dollar store knitting needles and whip that out there by hand .
but the real fun is having a nice rc electric power boat for rescue work . this can be almost anything - the considerations are the bigger
the pond and/or the more wind you just need more power and control . but either way the system works the same way , a light line
is attached to the power boat , you need a few over size fishing bobbers for floatation on the line right behind the boat - the idea is
to motor out to the disabled sailboat , circle it ( this is why you need the bobbers) and on purpose entangle the two craft .
then shut off the motor boat and pull the line in by hand . ok , depending on a lot of factors this works best - a sailboat aint easy
to tow , wind is a factor and waves - you need a lot of power to tow something - all you really need to do is get a line out to the
stricken vessel and then pull it back to shore . this would also work for you since your T27 has a fin keel with the bulb on it - ought
to be easy to get a line around it .
have fun with your new sailboat !

Allan