C&C 26 ENCOUNTER
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 26 ft |
| LWL | 23 ft |
| Beam | 10 ft |
| Draft | 3.92 ft |
| Displacement | 6,120 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 33 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 27.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 332.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 189.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 322.6 sq ft |
About the C&C 26 ENCOUNTER
The ENCOUTER 26 is similar to the C&C 26 but with a shorter rig and more displacement.
The C&C 26 Encounter is a 26.0 ft masthead sloop designed and built by C&C Yachts, with production records indicating a build year of 1978. As a compact cruiser with a displacement of 6120.0 lb, it represents a specific era of C&C's smaller boat lineup, though exact total hull counts are not definitively established in the available data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing, appealing to owners who prioritize manageable size and classic C&C build quality over long-range offshore capabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 6120.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.19, the boat is designed for coastal waters rather than extended bluewater passages, reflecting its moderate comfort ratio of 18.43.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Cal 25 and O'Day 26, which share similar dimensions and roles as small, trailerable or easily stored coastal cruisers with moderate displacement.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
6 listings · boat years 1978–1979 · median $7,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 26ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the C&C 26 ENCOUNTERyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a C&C 26 ENCOUNTER? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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