The Cc 45 is aggressively canvassed for its weight, with acceptable motion comfort for coastal passages.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 39.1′, the Cc 45 tops out around 8.4 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √39.1′ LWL = 8.4 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
24.9
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Comfort Ratio
22.0
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
2.06
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
22.0
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
2.06
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Cc 45 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
3.9 |
5.0 |
5.6 |
5.8 |
| Close Reach60° |
4.8 |
6.0 |
6.7 |
7.0 |
| Beam Reach90° |
5.9 |
7.4 |
8.3 |
8.4 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
5.4 |
6.8 |
7.6 |
8.0 |
| Run150–180° |
4.3 |
5.5 |
6.1 |
6.4 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (8.4 kts),
SA/D (24.9), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Cc 45 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–5 kts
5–16 kts
16–24 kts
24+ kts
Ghosting
0–5 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
5–16 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
16–24 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
24+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Cc 45.
|
Cc 45 |
Hunter 45 Cc |
Moody 45 Ds |
Sabre 452 |
Sun Odyssey 44I Perf Jeanneau |
Swan 45 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
45.3 |
45.3 |
45.0 |
45.2 |
45.1 |
45.4 |
| LWL |
39.1 |
38.9 |
42.4 |
38.3 |
37.6 |
39.6 |
| Beam |
13.8 |
14.3 |
15.0 |
14.1 |
14.3 |
12.8 |
| Displacement |
19 |
24 |
29 |
26 |
21 |
21 |
| Ballast |
9 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
6 |
8 |
| Sail Area |
1 |
920 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
— |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
— |
— |
— |
45 |
— |
— |
| SA/Disp |
24.9 |
17.7 |
17.6 |
18.9 |
23.0 |
— |
| Bal/Disp |
— |
40.0 |
— |
— |
28.9 |
39.7 |
| Comfort |
22.0 |
26.0 |
29.2 |
30.0 |
24.5 |
— |
| Capsize |
2.06 |
1.99 |
1.93 |
1.89 |
2.05 |
— |
| Hull Speed |
8.4 |
8.4 |
8.7 |
8.3 |
8.2 |
— |