C&C 30 Redwing vs Hinterhoeller F3
How do the C&C 30 Redwing and Hinterhoeller F3 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
C&C 30 Redwing 
Hinterhoeller F3 | C&C 30 Redwing | Hinterhoeller F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 30.3 ft9.22 m | 36.4 ft11.08 m |
| Waterline length | 21.8 ft6.63 m | 29.5 ft8.99 m |
| Beam | 8.8 ft2.67 m | 11.8 ft3.60 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 6.8 ft2.06 m |
| Displacement | 7,650 lb3,470 kg | 10,900 lb4,944 kg |
| Ballast | 3,530 lb1,601 kg | 5,730 lb2,599 kg |
| Sail area | 395 ft²36.7 m² | 630 ft²58.5 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.28 | 20.50 |
| Displacement / Length | 332 | 190 |
| Comfort ratio | 27.1 | 19.9 |
| Capsize screening | 1.78 | 2.13 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.2 | 7.3 |
C&C 30 Redwing vs Hinterhoeller F3: the short version
- The Hinterhoeller F3 is the larger boat at 36.4 ft11.08 m LOA versus 30.3 ft9.22 m for the C&C 30 Redwing.
- The Hinterhoeller F3 is heavier, displacing about 42% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Hinterhoeller F3 carries the more powerful rig (20.5 vs 16.3), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The C&C 30 Redwing scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the C&C 30 Redwing rates better for offshore work (1.78 vs 2.13).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.