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Cc 38 1
Designer: C&C  ·  Builder: C&C Yachts  ·  First built: 1973
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About the Cc 38 1

Launched during C&C Yachts' golden era of the mid-1970s, this 38-footer represents the Canadian builder's commitment to performance-oriented cruising designs. With its fin keel and spade rudder configuration, the Cc 38 1 delivers responsive handling characteristics that made C&C boats legendary among sailors seeking both speed and seaworthiness. The yacht's moderate displacement of 14,700 pounds strikes an appealing balance between performance and comfort, while the substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio ensures confident stability in challenging conditions. Her masthead sloop rig generates impressive sail power with 674 square feet of working sail area, translating to spirited performance whether racing around the buoys or passage making along the coast. Built during a brief three-year production run from 1973 to 1975, the Cc 38 1 showcases fiberglass construction techniques that were advanced for its era. The boat's design emphasizes clean lines and efficient hull forms that remain relevant decades later. With a comfort ratio indicating suitability for extended coastal cruising and offshore passages, this C&C design appeals to sailors who refuse to compromise between performance and livability. Her proven hull speed capabilities and balanced sail plan make her equally at home in weekend racing fleets or embarking on serious cruising adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.58 ft / 11.45 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.33 ft / 8.94 m
Beam 12.18 ft / 3.71 m
Max Draft 6.42 ft / 1.96 m
Displacement 14,700.00 lb / 6,668 kg
Ballast 4,400.00 lb / 1,996 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 674.00 ft² / 62.62 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C&C
Builder C&C Yachts
First Built 1973
Last Built 1975
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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
 18.04
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
 29.93
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
 260.1
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
 25.59
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
 1.99
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. 7.26 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
 2.17
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. 1,276.46 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. 18.04
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 49.50 ft / 15.09 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.30 ft / 4.97 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 44.00 ft / 13.41 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.30 ft / 3.75 m
SA Fore 403.43 ft² / 37.48 m²
SA Main 270.60 ft² / 25.14 m²
SA Total (100%) 674.03 ft² / 62.62 m²
Est. Forestay Length 52.11 ft / 15.88 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Universal
Engine Model Atomic 4
Engine Type Gas
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