C&C Yachts 61

The C&C Yachts 61 is a Masthead Sloop designed by Cuthbertson, Cassian, and C&C Design, built by C&C Yachts from 1971 to the present. It measures 18.7 meters LOA, with a 4.6-meter beam, a 2.5-meter draft, and a displacement of 25,989 kg. C&C Yachts established its reputation for performance-oriented production sailboats by integrating lightweight fiberglass construction with competitive racing designs. The company gained international prominence after its 1966 design, *Red Jacket*, won the Southern Ocean Racing Conference, validating the use of balsa-cored hulls.2:59 C&C utilized this construction method extensively to increase stiffness and reduce weight in models like the C&C Yachts 61.7:59 Prospective buyers of vintage C&C models should prioritize professional surveys to inspect for water intrusion in cored hulls, particularly around poorly bedded hardware.9:31