The C&C 41 is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by Robert W. Ball at the request of Jim Plaxton, who had purchased C&C Yachts in 1981. Plaxton wanted an International Offshore Rule racer and the resulting design went into production in 1981.[1][2][3][4]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Robert W. Ball |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1981 |
| No. built | 127[1] |
| Builder(s) | C&C Yachts |
| Name | C&C 41 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 17,500 lb (7,938 kg) |
| Draft | 7.80 ft (2.38 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fibreglass |
| LOA | 40.75 ft (12.42 m) |
| LWL | 33.33 ft (10.16 m) |
| Beam | 12.92 ft (3.94 m) |
| Engine type | Yanmar 3HM35F diesel engine |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | internally-mounted spade-type rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I foretriangle height | 56.00 ft (17.07 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 16.50 ft (5.03 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 50.00 ft (15.24 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 14.00 ft (4.27 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Masthead sloop |
| Mainsail area | 350.00 sq ft (32.516 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 462.00 sq ft (42.921 m2) |
| Total sail area | 812.00 sq ft (75.437 m2) |
| Racing | |
| PHRF | 108 (average) |
Design
editThe C&C 41 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a raised reverse transom, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel or optionally keel and centreboard. The fixed keel version displaces 17,500 lb (7,938 kg) and carries 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) of lead ballast.[2]
The keel-equipped version of the boat has a draft of 7.80 ft (2.38 m), while the centreboard-equipped version has a draft of 8.00 ft (2.44 m) with the centreboard extended and 4.92 ft (1.50 m) with it retracted.[2]
The boat was also produced in "GP" and "Limited Edition" models, both introduced in 1981 as well. The GP has a 1.00 ft (0.30 m) shorter mast and a displacement of 16,800 lb (7,620 kg). Length overall is the same for all models, but the waterline length varies. The C&C 41 has a waterline length of 33.33 ft (10.16 m), while the GP is 33.50 ft (10.21 m) and the Limited Edition is 33.48 ft (10.20 m).[2][5][6]
The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 3HM35F diesel engine. The fuel tank holds 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 60 U.S. gallons (230 L; 50 imp gal).[2]
The fixed fin keel base design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 108 with a high of 111 and low of 105. It has a hull speed of 7.74 kn (14.33 km/h). The centreboard version has a PHRF racing average handicap of 81 with a high of 90 and low of 78, along with a hull speed of 7.76 kn (14.37 km/h). The GP version has a PHRF racing average handicap of 66 with a high of 66 and low of 66, with a hull speed of 7.76 kn (14.37 km/h). The limited edition has a PHRF racing average handicap of 72 with a high of 75 and low of 69, with a hull speed of 7.75 kn (14.35 km/h).[7][8][9][10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Royal Canadian Yacht Club. "RCYC Models - Panel 11". rcyc.ca. Archived from the original on 30 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C 41 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Robert Ball". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "C&C Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C 41 GP sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C 41 Limited Ed sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 41". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 6 September 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 41 CB". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 6 September 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 41 GP". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 6 September 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 41 Limited Ed". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 6 September 2018.[permanent dead link]