C&C 37/40+

Sailboat 39′ 6″ Since 1988

Overview

Builder
C&C
Model
37/40+
Type
Sailboat
Built
1988–1997
Designer
Robert Ball
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
International
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
39′ 6″ (12.04 m)
Waterline length
31′ 10″ (9.69 m)
Beam
12′ 7″ (3.84 m)
Displacement
16,700 lb (7,575 kg)
Ballast
7,000 lb (3,175 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
798 sq ft (74.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
52′ (15.85 m)
J (foretriangle base)
16′ (4.88 m)
P (mainsail luff)
45′ 8″ (13.92 m)
E (mainsail foot)
15′ 6″ (4.72 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.5

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
232

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
42%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.97

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
International

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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