C&C 121
Sailboat
40′
Since 1999
Overview
- Builder
- C&C
- Model
- 121
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1999 on
- Designer
- Tim Jackett
- Hull
- Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
- Hull material
- vinylester.-corecell Eglass/w kev.
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 40′ (12.19 m)
- Waterline length
- 35′ 6″ (10.82 m)
- Beam
- 13′ 1″ (3.99 m)
- Displacement
- 14,600 lb (6,622 kg)
- Ballast
- 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 877 sq ft (81.5 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 57′ (17.37 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 15′ (4.57 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 51′ (15.54 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 16′ 4″ (4.98 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 23.5
- Displacement / length
- 146
- Ballast ratio
- 41%
- Capsize screening
- 2.14
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- vinylester.-corecell Eglass/w kev.
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.