C&C 48 CUSTOM
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 48.17 ft |
| LWL | 39 ft |
| Beam | 13.67 ft |
| Draft | 7.25 ft |
| Displacement | 28,100 lb |
| Ballast | 12,749 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 62 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 19.8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 54.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18 ft |
| FLforestay | 19.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,143.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 613.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,043.5 sq ft |
About the C&C 48 CUSTOM
The C&C 48 Custom is a substantial cruising yacht designed by the C&C Design Team and built by C&C Yachts between 1973 and 1976. With a displacement of 28100.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 31.96, this vessel represents a heavy, stable platform from the golden age of Canadian yacht building.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable passage-making vessel, given its high displacement and moderate sail area.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.8 and a displacement of 28100.0 lb, the C&C 48 Custom possesses the stability and mass required for offshore passages, though its age necessitates rigorous structural verification.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Cal 40 and the Tartan 42, as they share similar production eras, heavy displacement characteristics, and a focus on comfortable cruising over pure racing performance.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the C&C 48 CUSTOM 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 48.17ft 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 48 CUSTOMyet 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 48 CUSTOM? 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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