C&C 43-1

Sailboat 43′ 4″ Since 1971

Overview

Builder
C&C
Model
43-1
Type
Sailboat
Built
1971 on
Designer
Cuthbertson & Cassian
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Yachts (CAN)
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
43′ 4″ (13.20 m)
Waterline length
35′ (10.67 m)
Beam
12′ 10″ (3.90 m)
Displacement
21,314 lb (9,668 kg)
Ballast
9,980 lb (4,527 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
931 sq ft (86.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
56′ (17.07 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 10″ (5.73 m)
P (mainsail luff)
50′ (15.24 m)
E (mainsail foot)
15′ (4.57 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.4

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

Displacement / length
222

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

Ballast ratio
47%

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

Capsize screening
1.85

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
Yachts (CAN)

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

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