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C&C 44 CUSTOM

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

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
49.3%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
20.1
Displacement / length
203.7
Comfort ratio
26.1
Capsize screening
1.96
Hull speed
8.0 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1669
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1985–present
Designer
Rob Ball, Robert Ball
Builder
C&C Yachts

Design & history

A more race-oriented version of the C&C 44 built with exotic materials, a different deck/coachroof, abbreviated interior, and deeper keel. The first boat was 'Silver Shadow', with probably fewer than 4 built.

Class · Race-oriented, though no specific racing class or handicap status mentioned.
Notable features
More exotic materialsSlightly different deck/coachroofMore abbreviated interiorDeeper keelRace-oriented configuration
Variants
  • C&C 44
Design

Derived from the C&C 44 as a more race-oriented version with modified deck, interior, and keel.

Production

Probably less than 4 built. First boat was 'Silver Shadow'.

Curated reference notes

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C&C 44 // Boat Shopping59° North Sailing