C&C 121 vs C&C 61
How do the C&C 121 and C&C 61 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
C&C 121 | C&C 121 | C&C 61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 40.0 ft12.19 m | 61.3 ft18.67 m |
| Waterline length | 35.5 ft10.82 m | 50.0 ft15.24 m |
| Beam | 13.1 ft3.99 m | 15.1 ft4.60 m |
| Draft | 6.5 ft1.98 m | 8.3 ft2.51 m |
| Displacement | 14,600 lb6,622 kg | 57,298 lb25,990 kg |
| Ballast | 6,000 lb2,722 kg | 22,178 lb10,060 kg |
| Sail area | 844 ft²78.4 m² | 1,712 ft²159.1 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 22.61 | 18.43 |
| Displacement / Length | 146 | 205 |
| Comfort ratio | 19.9 | 44.7 |
| Capsize screening | 2.14 | 1.56 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 8.0 | 9.5 |
C&C 121 vs C&C 61: the short version
- The C&C 61 is the larger boat at 61.3 ft18.67 m LOA versus 40.0 ft12.19 m for the C&C 121.
- The C&C 61 is heavier, displacing about 292% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the C&C 121 carries the more powerful rig (22.6 vs 18.4), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The C&C 61 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the C&C 61 rates better for offshore work (1.56 vs 2.14).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.