CLIPPER 4C
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 23.58 ft |
| LWL | 18.5 ft |
| Beam | 7.92 ft |
| Draft | 3.5 ft/ 0.75 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,000 lb |
| Ballast | 540 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 25 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10.2 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 20.9 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 7.6 ft |
| FLforestay | 10.2 ft |
| Mainsail | 213.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 127.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 216.8 sq ft |
About the CLIPPER 4C
Cruising version of the CLIPPER 4 (CM/4).
The Clipper 4C is a compact, lightweight masthead sloop designed by W.I.B. Crealock and built by Clipper Marine Corp. (USA) in 1974. With a displacement of 2000.0 lb and a LOA of 23.58 ft, it represents a niche entry in the trailerable cruiser market, though the exact number of hulls built remains unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and trailerable weekend getaways, appealing to owners who prioritize ease of transport and low maintenance over heavy offshore capability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 9.8, the Clipper 4C is not designed for serious bluewater passagemaking and is better restricted to protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 23 and Pearson 23, which share similar dimensions and trailerable roles, though the Clipper 4C distinguishes itself with Crealock's specific hull form and lighter displacement.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CLIPPER 4C 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 23.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CLIPPER 4Cyet 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 CLIPPER 4C? 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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