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Are C&C Sailboats Bluewater?
C&C sailboats have potential for bluewater sailing, but lack in some areas. The companionways are tight, have little cockpit protection, proper storage for a life raft, and need provisions for improved handling with less people. No boat is perfect, but some C&C boats are capable on bluewater. C&C sailboats have typically served as a dual ...
Advice on purchase of C&C 37
I'm ready to pull the trigger on purchasing a bluewater-capable sailboat and have my eye on an '84 C&C 37. Unlike other boats I've looked I can't find any consistent trouble areas, and they seem to hold their value better than similar boats of that era. It has a deeper draft than most similar fin-keeled boats and a fairly roomy cabin for the size thanks to a relatively-wide beam, but ...
C&C Landfall 39CC: Bluewater Capable?
Most definitely a passagemaker. We sailed our C&C Landfall 39 "Maritime Express" from Shediac NB, Canada to Brisbane Australia via the Panama Canal, took eight years but who counts. Lots of room, easy to single hand, fuel tank is on the small side, the 40 HP Yanmar is on the lightside for powering but we perfer to sail.
Twelve Top Bluewater Cruising Boats
This 53-footer is idiosyncratically French, and it's also a superbly focused bluewater cruiser. Designed to be handled by a couple, its ketch rig is docile yet effective, with sails set on electric furling gears and some ingenious sail handling systems. Nearly 500 of these boats were built before Amel replaced it with the 54.
What makes a bluewater boat?
After buying a boat and crossing the Pacific we began to seriously question our definition of a bluewater sailboat and surveyed 56 boats that crossed the Pacific in 2016-2017 to find out what they had, ... C&C 39. Cal 2-46. Catalina 440. Catana 431 (cat) Contest 38. Crealock 37. Crowther 10m (cat) CT 41. CT 49. Deerfoot 60. Discovery 55. Dufour ...
C&C 30 for a blistering performance
The C&C 30 strikes a good balance between performance and handling, believes Matthew Sheahan. ... Bluewater sailing techniques; ... Built by C&C Yachts, ...
LANDFALL 38 (C&C)
C&C Yachts: Designer: C&C: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Yanmar: Model: 3HM/3QM: Type: Diesel: HP: 30: Fuel: 30 gals / 114 L: Accomodations. Water: 103 gals / 390 L: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ...
C&C 37
C&C Yachts: Designer: George Cuthbertson: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Yanmar: Model: 3HM: Type: Diesel: HP: 27: Fuel: 20 gals / 76 L: Accomodations. Water: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ ...
C & C Landfall 38
The C&C Landfall 38 was the midsize boat in the Canadian company's three-boat Landfall range, which also included a 35- and a 43- footer. This series was produced as a distinct line until 1987, when the Landfall name was dropped. Unlike other C&Cs, whose interior and deck layouts are designed for racing as well as cruising, the Landfalls are ...
1980 C&C 40 as a blue water boat?
C&C 40 Still Turning Heads - Practical Sailor Print Edition Article. C&C 40-2 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com. While I don't have any firsthand experience with them, if it is in good shape, I think it could be fine for "bluewater" but it does not have the typical characteristics as a "bluewater" boat.
Bluewater C&C 33
C&C built several 33 footers (Mk1, Mk2 and 3/4 tonner) but all were intended as racer cruisers with an emphasis on racer more than cruiser. These boats make good coastal cruisers especially in areas with predominantly light to moderate winds. I have sailed on (mk1 and mk2) and raced against these boats for years, and they are not good heavy air ...
C&C 27 Boat Review
The C&C 27 followed quickly on the heels of the successful C&C 35. The design dates to 1970, with the first boats coming off the line in 1971. C&C tweaked the design through four versions of the original 27-the Mark I, II, III and IV-but the hulls were very similar. The C&C 27s production ended in 1982 after nearly 1,000 had been built.
Blue Water Boats
Blue Water Boats This collection of capable blue water boats features time-tested sailboats with rich histories. ... 1983 C & C 41 Custom $55,000 USD. Advertisement. Fort Pierce, FL, US 1976 Endeavour E32C $45,000 USD. Charleston, SC, US 1985 Morris Linda $49,900 USD. Freeport, FL, US 1983 Catalina 27 $15,750 USD ...
C&C 36
This review gives us the opportunity to compare C&C's latest 36-foot offering, which is actually a progression of the C&C 34+, with the 1975 vintage C&C 36. Both boats share good looks. The old 36 shows a deck design that is typical of vintage C&C designs, with a shapely trunk fairing into a rounded bullet shape as it goes forward.
Affordable Cruising Sailboats
29. The Endeavour 37 was based on a Lee Creekmore hull that was cut in half and extended. In a search for a budget cruiser, Practical Sailor examined a field of used sailboats costing less than $75K and built between 1978 and 1984. We narrowed the field to boats with sufficient accommodations for four people and a draft of less than 6 feet.
C&C 36-1
C&C Yachts (CAN) Designer: C&C: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Yanmar: Model: 3QM30: Type: Diesel: Fuel: 20 gals / 76 L: Accomodations. Water: 38 gals / 144 L: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ...
C&C 38-2
C&C Yachts: Designer: C&C: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Universal: Model: Atomic 4: Type: Gas: HP: 37: Fuel: 20 gals / 76 L: Accomodations. Water: 60 gals / 227 L: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio ...
Best Bluewater Sailboats Under 24 Feet
The best bluewater sailboats under 24 feet are the Pacific Seacraft Dana 24, Norseboat 21.5, Catalina 22 Sport, Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20, and West Wight Potter 19. These sailboats have ample space for a couple and even a moderately-sized family along with all the amenities you may need. A roomy cabin, galley, and settees are necessary to go ...
What Makes a Good Blue Water Cruising Sailboat
The hull of a good cruising sailboat should have relatively low freeboard (distance from the waterline to the upper edge of the deck) to minimize the impact of windage in extreme weather. It should also have a moderate beam, a bit of forefoot beneath the waterline, and a full keel or a moderately proportioned fin keel to help with heaving.
C&C 29
C&C Yachts: Designer: C&C Design: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Universal: Model: Atomic 4: Type: Gas: HP: 30: Fuel: 13 gals / 49 L: Accomodations. Water: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ ...
C&C 30-2
C&C Yachts: Designer: C&C Design: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Yanmar: Model: 2GM: Type: Diesel: Fuel: 33 gals / 125 L: Accomodations. Water: 53 gals / 201 L: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ...
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C&C sailboats have potential for bluewater sailing, but lack in some areas. The companionways are tight, have little cockpit protection, proper storage for a life raft, and need provisions for improved handling with less people. No boat is perfect, but some C&C boats are capable on bluewater. C&C sailboats have typically served as a dual ...
I'm ready to pull the trigger on purchasing a bluewater-capable sailboat and have my eye on an '84 C&C 37. Unlike other boats I've looked I can't find any consistent trouble areas, and they seem to hold their value better than similar boats of that era. It has a deeper draft than most similar fin-keeled boats and a fairly roomy cabin for the size thanks to a relatively-wide beam, but ...
Most definitely a passagemaker. We sailed our C&C Landfall 39 "Maritime Express" from Shediac NB, Canada to Brisbane Australia via the Panama Canal, took eight years but who counts. Lots of room, easy to single hand, fuel tank is on the small side, the 40 HP Yanmar is on the lightside for powering but we perfer to sail.
This 53-footer is idiosyncratically French, and it's also a superbly focused bluewater cruiser. Designed to be handled by a couple, its ketch rig is docile yet effective, with sails set on electric furling gears and some ingenious sail handling systems. Nearly 500 of these boats were built before Amel replaced it with the 54.
After buying a boat and crossing the Pacific we began to seriously question our definition of a bluewater sailboat and surveyed 56 boats that crossed the Pacific in 2016-2017 to find out what they had, ... C&C 39. Cal 2-46. Catalina 440. Catana 431 (cat) Contest 38. Crealock 37. Crowther 10m (cat) CT 41. CT 49. Deerfoot 60. Discovery 55. Dufour ...
The C&C 30 strikes a good balance between performance and handling, believes Matthew Sheahan. ... Bluewater sailing techniques; ... Built by C&C Yachts, ...
C&C Yachts: Designer: C&C: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Yanmar: Model: 3HM/3QM: Type: Diesel: HP: 30: Fuel: 30 gals / 114 L: Accomodations. Water: 103 gals / 390 L: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ...
C&C Yachts: Designer: George Cuthbertson: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Yanmar: Model: 3HM: Type: Diesel: HP: 27: Fuel: 20 gals / 76 L: Accomodations. Water: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ ...
The C&C Landfall 38 was the midsize boat in the Canadian company's three-boat Landfall range, which also included a 35- and a 43- footer. This series was produced as a distinct line until 1987, when the Landfall name was dropped. Unlike other C&Cs, whose interior and deck layouts are designed for racing as well as cruising, the Landfalls are ...
C&C 40 Still Turning Heads - Practical Sailor Print Edition Article. C&C 40-2 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com. While I don't have any firsthand experience with them, if it is in good shape, I think it could be fine for "bluewater" but it does not have the typical characteristics as a "bluewater" boat.
C&C built several 33 footers (Mk1, Mk2 and 3/4 tonner) but all were intended as racer cruisers with an emphasis on racer more than cruiser. These boats make good coastal cruisers especially in areas with predominantly light to moderate winds. I have sailed on (mk1 and mk2) and raced against these boats for years, and they are not good heavy air ...
The C&C 27 followed quickly on the heels of the successful C&C 35. The design dates to 1970, with the first boats coming off the line in 1971. C&C tweaked the design through four versions of the original 27-the Mark I, II, III and IV-but the hulls were very similar. The C&C 27s production ended in 1982 after nearly 1,000 had been built.
Blue Water Boats This collection of capable blue water boats features time-tested sailboats with rich histories. ... 1983 C & C 41 Custom $55,000 USD. Advertisement. Fort Pierce, FL, US 1976 Endeavour E32C $45,000 USD. Charleston, SC, US 1985 Morris Linda $49,900 USD. Freeport, FL, US 1983 Catalina 27 $15,750 USD ...
This review gives us the opportunity to compare C&C's latest 36-foot offering, which is actually a progression of the C&C 34+, with the 1975 vintage C&C 36. Both boats share good looks. The old 36 shows a deck design that is typical of vintage C&C designs, with a shapely trunk fairing into a rounded bullet shape as it goes forward.
29. The Endeavour 37 was based on a Lee Creekmore hull that was cut in half and extended. In a search for a budget cruiser, Practical Sailor examined a field of used sailboats costing less than $75K and built between 1978 and 1984. We narrowed the field to boats with sufficient accommodations for four people and a draft of less than 6 feet.
C&C Yachts (CAN) Designer: C&C: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Yanmar: Model: 3QM30: Type: Diesel: Fuel: 20 gals / 76 L: Accomodations. Water: 38 gals / 144 L: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ...
C&C Yachts: Designer: C&C: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Universal: Model: Atomic 4: Type: Gas: HP: 37: Fuel: 20 gals / 76 L: Accomodations. Water: 60 gals / 227 L: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio ...
The best bluewater sailboats under 24 feet are the Pacific Seacraft Dana 24, Norseboat 21.5, Catalina 22 Sport, Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20, and West Wight Potter 19. These sailboats have ample space for a couple and even a moderately-sized family along with all the amenities you may need. A roomy cabin, galley, and settees are necessary to go ...
The hull of a good cruising sailboat should have relatively low freeboard (distance from the waterline to the upper edge of the deck) to minimize the impact of windage in extreme weather. It should also have a moderate beam, a bit of forefoot beneath the waterline, and a full keel or a moderately proportioned fin keel to help with heaving.
C&C Yachts: Designer: C&C Design: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Universal: Model: Atomic 4: Type: Gas: HP: 30: Fuel: 13 gals / 49 L: Accomodations. Water: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ ...
C&C Yachts: Designer: C&C Design: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Yanmar: Model: 2GM: Type: Diesel: Fuel: 33 gals / 125 L: Accomodations. Water: 53 gals / 201 L: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ...