C&C 37/40 XL
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.5 ft |
| LWL | 31.83 ft |
| Beam | 12.58 ft |
| Draft | 8.16 ft |
| Displacement | 15,700 lb |
| Ballast | 7,200 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 53.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 47.25 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 16 ft |
| Mainsail | 823.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 428 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 727.6 sq ft |
About the C&C 37/40 XL
C&C 37/40 XL Wing - draft = 5.92'/1.80m C&C 37/40 XL Keel/CB - draft (min) 4.92'/1.50m Thanks to C&C 37/40 XL owner Ken Heaton for providing updated information on this, and a number of yachts. If I still have it wrong, it's not because of Ken.
Designed by Robert Ball and built by C&C Yachts from 1989–1997, the C&C 37/40 XL is a substantial masthead sloop with a displacement of 15700.0 lb. While the exact number of hulls built is unknown, the model is characterized by a heavy displacement-to-length ratio of 217.34 and a comfort ratio of 24.39, indicating a stable, motion-dampened platform.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and offshore adventurers who prioritize seakindliness and stability over high-speed planing, making it well-suited for couples or families seeking a comfortable, heavy-displacement cruiser.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.01 and a high displacement of 15700.0 lb, the C&C 37/40 XL is well-suited for bluewater cruising, offering excellent stability and motion comfort in heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 40 and the Pearson 40, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and full-keel or modified fin configurations from the same era, prioritizing offshore safety and comfort over racing performance.
Direct variant of the C&C 37/40 XL
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the C&C 37/40 XL yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.5ft 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 37/40 XLyet 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 37/40 XL? 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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