C&C 35 vs Nonsuch 22
How do the C&C 35 and Nonsuch 22 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
C&C 35 
Nonsuch 22 | C&C 35 | Nonsuch 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 34.6 ft10.54 m | 22.0 ft6.71 m |
| Waterline length | 27.5 ft8.38 m | 20.5 ft6.25 m |
| Beam | 10.6 ft3.22 m | 8.5 ft2.59 m |
| Draft | 5.3 ft1.60 m | 3.7 ft1.12 m |
| Displacement | 10,500 lb4,763 kg | 5,000 lb2,268 kg |
| Ballast | 5,000 lb2,268 kg | 1,800 lb816 kg |
| Sail area | 576 ft²53.5 m² | 306 ft²28.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 19.22 | 16.74 |
| Displacement / Length | 225 | 259 |
| Comfort ratio | 23.7 | 21.3 |
| Capsize screening | 1.93 | 1.99 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.0 | 6.1 |
C&C 35 vs Nonsuch 22: the short version
- The C&C 35 is the larger boat at 34.6 ft10.54 m LOA versus 22.0 ft6.71 m for the Nonsuch 22.
- The C&C 35 is heavier, displacing about 110% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the C&C 35 carries the more powerful rig (19.2 vs 16.7), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The C&C 35 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the C&C 35 rates better for offshore work (1.93 vs 1.99).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.