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C&C 40-1

C&C 40-1

C&C Yachts🇨🇦· Design: C&C
$48,667 avg$37,000 – $65,000 (3 listings)from 1970
$2.8K – $7.4K est. annual maintenance
Bluewater CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA39.58 ft
LWL28.7 ft
Beam11.75 ft
Draft7 ft
Displacement18,790 lb
Ballast7,910.6 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.2 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height49.92 ft
Jforetriangle base16.3 ft
Pmainsail luff43.5 ft
Emainsail foot16 ft
FLforestay16.3 ft
Mainsail782.7 sq ft
Jib (100%)406.9 sq ft
Spinnaker691.6 sq ft

About the C&C 40-1

There were many versions of the C&C 40. This earlier version is simlar to the CRUSADER 40 but with the rudder attached to the keel, and a small bowsprit. Not built in great numbers and a completely different design from that of the later C&C 40's (after 1977).

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The C&C 40-1 is a classic 1970 design by C&C, built by C&C Yachts with a production run of 1970. With a displacement of 18790.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 34.14, it is a substantial vessel designed for performance and comfort.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and offshore racers who prioritize a heavy, stable platform with a masthead sloop rig. Its high displacement and fin keel make it well-suited for those seeking a robust, traditional cruising experience.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 18790.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.77, the C&C 40-1 is well-suited for offshore passages due to its heavy, stable hull form.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Cal 40 and O'Day 38 from the same era, which share similar displacement and beam characteristics. These vessels offer similar cruising comfort and performance profiles for buyers seeking a 40-foot classic.

Performance

Comfort34.1
Capsize1.77
SA/Disp17.2
Disp/Len355
Bal/Disp42.1

Estimated Value

Low Confidence
Based on 3 listings
Low
$31,468
Estimated Value
$34,188
High
$42,346
Inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 39.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$2.8K – $7.4K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

2 reported issues across 1 systems for the C&C 40-1, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

1 critical1 major
Rigging2

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