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Cc 48 Custom
Designer: C&C Design Team  ·  Builder: C&C Yachts  ·  First built: 1973
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About the Cc 48 Custom

Built during the mid-1970s golden era of Canadian yacht design, this substantial 48-footer represents C&C Yachts at their peak of blending performance with offshore capability. The C&C Design Team created a yacht that strikes an impressive balance between racing pedigree and cruising comfort, evident in her moderate displacement of 28,100 pounds and well-proportioned sail plan of 1,104 square feet. Her fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling while maintaining the directional stability crucial for extended offshore passages. With a comfort ratio of 31.96, she sits in the sweet spot for serious cruising sailors who don't want to sacrifice performance for comfort. The capsize screening value of 1.8 indicates good offshore seaworthiness, making her suitable for coastal cruising and ocean passages alike. The masthead sloop rig provides versatile sail handling options, while her substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio ensures she'll stand up to her canvas in a blow. Built during C&C's reputation-building years, these yachts are known for solid fiberglass construction and thoughtful design details. Her 8.37-knot hull speed and favorable sail area-to-displacement ratio of 19.19 promise satisfying performance whether racing around the buoys or making passage to distant harbors.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 48.17 ft / 14.68 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 39.00 ft / 11.89 m
Beam 13.67 ft / 4.17 m
Max Draft 7.25 ft / 2.21 m
Displacement 28,100.00 lb / 12,746 kg
Ballast 12,750.00 lb / 5,783 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 1,104.00 ft² / 102.56 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C&C Design Team
Builder C&C Yachts
First Built 1973
Last Built 1976
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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
 19.19
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
 45.37
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
 211.48
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
 31.96
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
 1.8
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. 8.37 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
 2.81
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. 1,904.93 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. 19.19
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 62.00 ft / 18.90 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 19.80 ft / 6.04 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 54.50 ft / 16.61 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 18.00 ft / 5.49 m
SA Fore 613.80 ft² / 57.02 m²
SA Main 490.50 ft² / 45.57 m²
SA Total (100%) 1,104.30 ft² / 102.59 m²
Est. Forestay Length 65.08 ft / 19.84 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Perkins
Engine Model 4108
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 50
Fuel Capacity 50 gals / 189 L
Water Capacity 150 gals / 568 L
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