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Cc 40 1
Designer: C&C  ·  Builder: C&C Yachts  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Cc 40 1

Designed and built by the renowned Canadian firm C&C Yachts in 1970, this 39-footer represents the company's early foray into performance-oriented cruising sailboats. The masthead sloop configuration and fin keel with spade rudder arrangement clearly demonstrate C&C's racing heritage, delivering responsive handling characteristics that made the brand famous among competitive sailors. With a displacement of 18,790 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, this fiberglass yacht offers excellent stability for coastal cruising and club racing. The moderate comfort ratio of 34.14 suggests a design that balances performance with reasonable accommodations, while the capsize screening formula of 1.77 indicates good stability margins for offshore ventures in experienced hands. The sail area to displacement ratio of 17.18 provides spirited performance in moderate conditions, though the boat will appreciate a skilled crew to maximize its potential. C&C's reputation for solid construction and thoughtful design details makes this an attractive option for sailors seeking a boat capable of weekend racing and extended coastal cruising. The design represents classic early 1970s thinking about performance cruising, when builders like C&C were pioneering the concept of boats that could race on weekends and cruise comfortably during vacations.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 39.58 ft / 12.06 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.70 ft / 8.75 m
Beam 11.75 ft / 3.58 m
Max Draft 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
Displacement 18,790.00 lb / 8,523 kg
Ballast 7,910.00 lb / 3,588 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 756.00 ft² / 70.23 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C&C
Builder C&C Yachts
First Built 1970
Related Sailboats ["Cc 40 2" · "Cal 40" · "Islander 40" · "Allied 39" · "Irwin 39 Citation"]
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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
 17.18
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
 42.1
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
 354.84
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
 34.14
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
 1.77
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. 7.18 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
 1.38
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. 1,204.94 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. 17.15
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 49.92 ft / 15.22 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.30 ft / 4.97 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 43.50 ft / 13.26 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.00 ft / 4.88 m
SA Fore 406.85 ft² / 37.80 m²
SA Main 348.00 ft² / 32.33 m²
SA Total (100%) 754.85 ft² / 70.13 m²
Est. Forestay Length 52.51 ft / 16.01 m
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 26 gals / 98 L
Water Capacity 100 gals / 379 L
How It Compares

vs. Allied 39, Cal 40, Islander 40

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Dimensions
LOA
Cc 40 1 ★
39.6 ft
Allied 39
39.8 ft
Cal 40
39.3 ft
Islander 40
39.5 ft
LWL
Cc 40 1 ★
28.7 ft
Allied 39
28.8 ft
Cal 40
30.3 ft
Islander 40
30.8 ft
Beam
Cc 40 1 ★
11.8 ft
Allied 39
10.5 ft
Cal 40
11.0 ft
Islander 40
11.8 ft
Displacement
Cc 40 1 ★
18 lbs
Allied 39
17 lbs
Cal 40
15 lbs
Islander 40
17 lbs
Ballast
Cc 40 1 ★
7 lbs
Allied 39
6 lbs
Cal 40
6 lbs
Islander 40
7 lbs
Sail Area
Cc 40 1 ★
756 sq ft
Allied 39
680 sq ft
Cal 40
—
Islander 40
734 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Cc 40 1 ★
17.2
Allied 39
16.5
Cal 40
—
Islander 40
17.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Cc 40 1 ★
42.1 %
Allied 39
39.4 %
Cal 40
40.0 %
Islander 40
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Cc 40 1 ★
34.1
Allied 39
35.7
Cal 40
—
Islander 40
29.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Cc 40 1 ★
1.77
Allied 39
1.64
Cal 40
—
Islander 40
1.84
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Cc 40 1 ★
354
Allied 39
316
Cal 40
240
Islander 40
—
Hull Speed
Cc 40 1 ★
7.2 kts
Allied 39
7.2 kts
Cal 40
—
Islander 40
7.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Cc 40 1 ★
1.4
Allied 39
1.6
Cal 40
—
Islander 40
2.2
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