Practical Sailorvideo
C&C Yachts: The Canadian Sailboats That Changed Racing & Cruising Forever
6. oktober 2025 · 11 min · 28K visninger
Hva denne videoen dekker
C&C Yachts established a reputation for performance-oriented production sailboats by integrating lightweight fiberglass construction with competitive racing designs. Founded in Ontario by George Cuthbertson, George Cassian, Eric Bruckmann, and Ian Morch, the company gained international prominence after their 1966 design, Red Jacket, won the Southern Ocean Racing Conference.1:44 This victory validated the use of balsa-cored hulls, a construction method C&C utilized extensively to increase stiffness and reduce weight in models like the C&C 27, 30, 35, 38, 40, and 61.7:59 While the company dominated the market through the 1970s, increased competition from mass-market builders and a 1980s economic downturn led to bankruptcy in 1994.7:15 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 The brand’s legacy persists through its influence on the modern racer-cruiser category, proving that production boats could balance interior comfort with high-speed sailing capabilities.
Båter i denne videoen
Mer fra Practical Sailor
Fra Practical Sailor – se kanalens båt, mannskap og alle analyserte videoer.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
Én e-post med flåtens beste funn – øyeblikkene, båtene og historiene som er verdt din seertid. Skriv inn din egen adresse for å få din egen kopi.