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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.
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.
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
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.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3
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.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
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.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
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.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)
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.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
KEEL/CB version:
Draft (BD): 8.00’/2.44m
Draft (BU): 4.92’/1.50m
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