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C&C Yachts 38-3

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

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
43.8%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
19.9
Displacement / length
213.9
Comfort ratio
22.4
Capsize screening
2.11
Hull speed
7.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1418
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1985–present
Designer
C, C Design Group, C&C Design
Builder
C&C Yachts

Design & history

A completely new C&C 38 introduced in 1985, offered in three keel configurations: keel/centerboard, shoal draft, and wing keel.

Notable features
Keel/CB version: Draft BD 7.75'/2.36m, Draft BU 4.92'/1.50m, Displacement 15730 lbs./7135 kgs, Ballast 7700 lbs./3493 kgsShoal Draft version: Draft 5.00'/1.52m, Displacement 15600 lbs./7076 kgsWing Keel version: Draft 5.50'/1.68m, Displacement 15210 lbs./6899 kgs, Ballast 7180 lbs./3257 kgs
Variants
  • Keel/CB version
  • Shoal Draft version
  • Wing Keel version

Curated reference notes

Not yet featured in any indexed video.

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