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C&C Yachts 37/40+

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1988–1997

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
41.9%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.9
Displacement / length
231.2
Comfort ratio
25.9
Capsize screening
1.97
Hull speed
7.6 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1431
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1988–1997
Designer
Robert Ball
Builder
C&C International, C&C Yachts

Design & history

The C&C 37/40 series includes multiple variants (+, XL, R) with similar layouts but varying rig dimensions, displacement, keel drafts, and interior fit-out.

Notable features
C&C 37/40+ Wing - draft = 5.92'/1.80mC&C 37/40+ Keel/CB - draft (BU) 4.92'/1.50m, (BD) 7'/2.13mC&C 37/40XL deeper keelC&C 37/40R very deep draft (8.16'/2.49m)C&C 37/40R lighter, more spartan/race oriented interiorRig dimensions and displacement vary across versions
Variants
  • C&C 37/40+
  • C&C 37/40+ Wing
  • C&C 37/40+ Keel/CB
  • C&C 37/40XL
  • C&C 37/40R

Curated reference notes

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