C&C 121 vs Landfall 38
How do the C&C 121 and Landfall 38 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 | Landfall 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 40.0 ft12.19 m | 37.6 ft11.45 m |
| Waterline length | 35.5 ft10.82 m | 30.2 ft9.20 m |
| Beam | 13.1 ft3.99 m | 12.0 ft3.66 m |
| Draft | 6.5 ft1.98 m | 5.0 ft1.52 m |
| Displacement | 14,600 lb6,622 kg | 16,700 lb7,575 kg |
| Ballast | 6,000 lb2,722 kg | 6,500 lb2,948 kg |
| Sail area | 844 ft²78.4 m² | 648 ft²60.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 22.61 | 15.87 |
| Displacement / Length | 146 | 271 |
| Comfort ratio | 19.9 | 29.1 |
| Capsize screening | 2.14 | 1.88 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 8.0 | 7.4 |
C&C 121 vs Landfall 38: the short version
- The C&C 121 is the larger boat at 40.0 ft12.19 m LOA versus 37.6 ft11.45 m for the Landfall 38.
- The Landfall 38 is heavier, displacing about 14% 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 15.9), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Landfall 38 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Landfall 38 rates better for offshore work (1.88 vs 2.14).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.