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1985 C&C 41

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Price Reduced
$24,950 USD
$30,000

Seller's Description

For Sale: 1985 C&C 41 A True Classic Cruiser-Racer

Experience the joy of owning a sailboat that offers both racing pedigree and cruising comfort. The 1985 C&C 41, designed by the esteemed Rob Ball and crafted by the legendary C&C Yachts, is a hallmark of timeless elegance, renowned for its exceptional performance and versatility.

We are the second owners of the C&C, having cherished her for over 20 years. She has been a part of countless adventures and holds a special place in our hearts. Unfortunately, were finding that were not using her as often as wed like, so its time for her to embark on new journeys with a new owner. While the boat requires some work, she remains structurally sound and has immense potential for someone willing to invest in her future. -Racing Heritage: A proven performer in club racing and long-distance regattas. -Cruising Comforts: Spacious interior and thoughtful layout make it ideal for weekend getaways or extended voyages. -Build Quality: C&C Yachts are renowned for their robust construction and attention to detail. -Versatility: Perfect for sailors who want a capable racer that doubles as a comfortable cruiser.

Equipment: Specifications: -Builder: C&C Yachts -Designer: Rob Ball -Length Overall (LOA): 40’10” -Beam: 12’-11” -Draft: 7-10 -Displacement: Approximately 17,000 lbs -Engine: Yanmar Diesel (35 horsepower) -Condition: Structurally sound, many systems, some deferred maintenance. -Fuel Capacity: Specify gallons -Water Capacity: Specify gallons -Sail Area: Specify square footage -Sleeping Capacity: Comfortably sleeps 6-8 people

Interior Features -Salon: Large and inviting with ample seating and a foldable dining table. -Galley: Equipped with a stove, oven, and refrigeration ready for meal prep at sea. -Navigation Station: Dedicated area for charts, electronics, and navigation tools. -Cabins: Features a forward V-berth and aft double cabin, offering privacy and comfort. -Storage: Generous lockers and compartments throughout.

She is a great racer/cruiser, we mostly used her for cruising, but points incredibly well. She did the Newport-Bermuda with previous owner. She is 40 years old and we are the 2nd owner, we have owned her for last 24 years and have used and maintained her consistently. A survey was conducted 5/4/24, happy to furnish (FMV: $55K, REPL.COST: $310K) addresses details but surveyor.

The boat needs regular seasonal maintenance: -Brightwork topside (handrails, cockpit trim, companionway doors) -Engine maintenance (oil replace, fuel system & filter, raw water impeller, necessary belts & hoses) -Bottom paint was done last year when she was on the hard, done every 3 years. -Plumbing: Reconnect and flush. -Batteries: Reconnected, topped-off, charged -Boat Cleaned: overall

Overall: -Rigging: maintained, could use some new lines over time. -Sails: Have good inventory, have many. Have a main, but could use new/used one. -Winches: Operate but could use maintenance (lubricate drum/gears; pawls/springs) -Deck: Very solid, could use some fiberglass work. -Hatches work, could use attention. -Electric: Operational, 12V, needs inverter, could use some rewiring. -Electronics: Nav system, -Tanks: good water & Fuel -Plumbing: Operating throughout boat, 3 tanks all functioning. -Engine: Very solid, just regular maintenance. -Steering: very solid -Navigation: VHF radio, Garmin GPS/helm display, have radar needs installation. -Anchor & Windless: Windless works intermittently, needs attention. Assuming wiring. Have bow roller and needs installation. -Interiors: Teak in good shape, galley functions could be updated. -Lights: Functioning -Paint: Bottom: painted 2024, topside: blue painted 2022 needs some touchup, deck: never painted. -Lifelines: Good condition -Keel: Is very solid. The keel was dropped and reattached by bolts and epoxy in 2018.

Sail Inventory: -Main -Genoa (Kevlar UK) -Light 1 (Dacron Sobstad) -#2 (z sail) -#3 (z sail) -Spinnaker/Gennaker -a handful of other sails in storage.

Specs

Designer
Robert Ball
Builder
C&C Yachts
Associations
?
# Built
?
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Fin
Rudder
Spade
Construction
FG

Dimensions

Length Overall
41 0 / 12.5 m
Waterline Length
33 4 / 10.2 m
Beam
10 11 / 3.4 m
Draft
6 11 / 2.1 m
Displacement
17,500 lb / 7,938 kg
Ballast
8,000 lb / 3,629 kg (Lead)

Rig and Sails

Type
Sloop
Reported Sail Area
812′² / 75.4 m²
Total Sail Area
812′² / 75.4 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
350′² / 32.5 m²
P
50 0 / 15.2 m
E
14 0 / 4.3 m
Air Draft
?
Foresail
Sail Area
462′² / 42.9 m²
I
56 0 / 17.1 m
J
16 6 / 5 m
Forestay Length
58 4 / 17.8 m

Auxilary Power

Make
Yanmar
Model
3HM35F
HP
?
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
20 gal / 76 l
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
60 gal / 227 l
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
?
Cabins
4

Calculations

Hull Speed
9.0 kn
Classic: 7.74 kn

Hull Speed

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

9.03 knots
Classic formula: 7.74 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
19.3
16-20: good performance

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

Formula

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3

  • SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D: Displacement in pounds.
19.28
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
45.7
>40: stiffer, more powerful

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

45.72
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
210.9
200-300: moderate

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
210.94
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
25.0
20-30: coastal cruiser

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
24.98
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
2.0
<2.0: better suited for ocean passages

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
1.99
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

KEEL/CB version:
Draft (BD): 8.00’/2.44m
Draft (BU): 4.92’/1.50m

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