C&C 40-1

Sailboat 39′ 7″ Since 1970

Overview

Builder
C&C
Model
40-1
Type
Sailboat
Built
1970 on
Designer
C&C
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Yachts
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
39′ 7″ (12.07 m)
Waterline length
28′ 8″ (8.75 m)
Beam
11′ 10″ (3.60 m)
Displacement
18,790 lb (8,523 kg)
Ballast
7,910 lb (3,588 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
783 sq ft (72.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
49′ 11″ (15.22 m)
J (foretriangle base)
16′ 4″ (4.97 m)
P (mainsail luff)
43′ 6″ (13.26 m)
E (mainsail foot)
16′ (4.88 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.7

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

Displacement / length
355

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
1.78

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
Yachts

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

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