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Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1973–1985

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
43.1%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.4
Displacement / length
230.8
Comfort ratio
21.8
Capsize screening
2.00
Hull speed
6.7 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
890
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1973–1985
Units built
800
Designer
C&C, C&C Design
Builder
C&C Yachts

Design & history

The C&C 30 Mk1 was in production for more than 12 years, longer than any other C&C model, with various small upgrades over that period including keel/rudder changes, engine updates, and interior detailing.

Notable features
First boats had swept back, shark fin type keel/rudder configurationRudder changed from spade to higher aspect shape in 1976Boom raised a foot in 1978Universal Atomic 4 gas engine standard initiallyQM15 Yanmar Diesel option up to hull no. 675Yanmar 2GM engine from hull no. 676 onwardDinette table support changed from vee support to postWindows changed from aluminum frame to integrated smoked plexiglass glued into cabin structureVarious rudder post bushing types incorporated over the yearsShallow draft version: 4.2'
Variants
  • C&C 30 Mk1
  • Shallow draft version (4.2')
Design

Design #70-14 (14th project in 1970).

Production

In production for more than 12 years, longer than any other C&C model. All 30s were built in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario. Various small upgrades were made throughout the production run.

Curated reference notes

Not yet featured in any indexed video.

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