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Landfall 48 Cc
Designer: C&C  ·  Builder: C&C Yachts  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Landfall 48 Cc

With limited specifications available, the Landfall 48 Cc represents a vessel from a builder known for producing capable cruising sailboats during their operational years. Landfall as a manufacturer developed a reputation for constructing solid, seaworthy boats that appealed to serious cruisers seeking reliable offshore performance. Based on its designation and the builder's typical approach, this 48-footer likely incorporates traditional cruising boat characteristics with an emphasis on structural integrity and ocean-going capability. The "Cc" designation suggests a center cockpit configuration, a layout that typically provides enhanced comfort for extended cruising while offering better protection for the helm in challenging conditions. Landfall boats generally featured robust construction methods and conservative design philosophies that prioritized safety and reliability over pure performance. This approach made them attractive to cruisers planning extended passages or live-aboard situations where dependability takes precedence over racing speed. The center cockpit layout typically found in boats of this designation offers distinct advantages for serious cruisers, including a more private aft cabin, better weight distribution, and improved seakeeping characteristics in heavy weather conditions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 47.50 ft / 14.48 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 37.33 ft / 11.38 m
Beam 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
Max Draft 6.58 ft / 2.01 m
Displacement 31,600.00 lb / 14,334 kg
Ballast 12,300.00 lb / 5,579 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 958.00 ft² / 89.00 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer C&C
Builder C&C Yachts
First Built 1980
Last Built 1982
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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
15.4
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
36
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. 8.19
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
1.84
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. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 56.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 19.4
P (Mainsail Luff) 48.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 17.3
SA Fore 543.2
SA Main 415.2
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Landfall 48 Cc ★
47.5 ft
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47.7 ft
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47.4 ft
Mariner 47 Brewer
47.5 ft
LWL
Landfall 48 Cc ★
37.3 ft
Alden 46
37.1 ft
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster
40.5 ft
Mariner 47 Brewer
37.0 ft
Beam
Landfall 48 Cc ★
14.0 ft
Alden 46
13.5 ft
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster
13.8 ft
Mariner 47 Brewer
13.8 ft
Displacement
Landfall 48 Cc ★
31 lbs
Alden 46
32 lbs
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster
38 lbs
Mariner 47 Brewer
29 lbs
Ballast
Landfall 48 Cc ★
12 lbs
Alden 46
13 lbs
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster
10 lbs
Mariner 47 Brewer
11 lbs
Sail Area
Landfall 48 Cc ★
958 sq ft
Alden 46
1 sq ft
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster
Mariner 47 Brewer
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Landfall 48 Cc ★
15.4
Alden 46
17.2
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster
Mariner 47 Brewer
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Landfall 48 Cc ★
Alden 46
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster
27.6 %
Mariner 47 Brewer
39.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Landfall 48 Cc ★
36.0
Alden 46
38.4
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster
Mariner 47 Brewer
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Landfall 48 Cc ★
1.77
Alden 46
1.70
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster
Mariner 47 Brewer
Hull Speed
Landfall 48 Cc ★
8.2 kts
Alden 46
8.2 kts
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster
Mariner 47 Brewer
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Landfall 48 Cc ★
1.8
Alden 46
1.9
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster
Mariner 47 Brewer
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