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Cc 33
Designer: C&C  ·  Builder: C&C Yachts  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Cc 33

Built during the mid-1970s by the renowned Canadian builder C&C Yachts, this 33-footer represents the company's commitment to performance-oriented design during their golden era. With 209 hulls produced between 1974 and 1977, the Cc 33 found a solid following among sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser with racing pedigree. The boat's fin keel and spade rudder configuration, combined with a moderate displacement of 9,800 pounds and well-balanced sail plan of 502 square feet, delivers responsive handling and respectable performance. Her SA/Displacement ratio of 17.6 indicates spirited sailing ability, while the substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio of 42% provides reassuring stability for coastal cruising and club racing. C&C's fiberglass construction and attention to detail earned the company an excellent reputation during this period, and the Cc 33 benefits from that legacy of quality. The masthead sloop rig keeps sail handling straightforward, making her suitable for couples or small crews. With a comfort ratio of 23.28 and capsize screening value of 1.97, she strikes a nice balance between performance and seaworthiness for Great Lakes sailing, coastal cruising, and spirited daysailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.87 ft / 10.02 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.42 ft / 8.05 m
Beam 10.51 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 9,800.00 lb / 4,445 kg
Ballast 4,075.00 lb / 1,848 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 502.00 ft² / 46.64 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C&C
Builder C&C Yachts
First Built 1974
Last Built 1977
Number Built 209
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.6
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 41.58
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 237.24
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 23.28
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.97
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.89 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.36
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 992.16 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 17.57
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 43.00 ft / 13.11 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 37.25 ft / 11.35 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.75 ft / 3.28 m
SA Fore 301.00 ft² / 27.96 m²
SA Main 200.22 ft² / 18.60 m²
SA Total (100%) 501.22 ft² / 46.56 m²
Est. Forestay Length 45.22 ft / 13.78 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Universal
Engine Model Atomic 4
Engine Type Gas
Horsepower 30
Fuel Capacity 20 gals / 76 L
Water Capacity 20 gals / 76 L
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