C&C 35 vs Nonsuch 26
How do the C&C 35 and Nonsuch 26 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 26 | C&C 35 | Nonsuch 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 34.6 ft10.54 m | 26.0 ft7.92 m |
| Waterline length | 27.5 ft8.38 m | 24.4 ft7.44 m |
| Beam | 10.6 ft3.22 m | 10.5 ft3.20 m |
| Draft | 5.3 ft1.60 m | 4.5 ft1.37 m |
| Displacement | 10,500 lb4,763 kg | 8,500 lb3,856 kg |
| Ballast | 5,000 lb2,268 kg | 2,750 lb1,247 kg |
| Sail area | 576 ft²53.5 m² | 420 ft²39.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 19.22 | 16.13 |
| Displacement / Length | 225 | 261 |
| Comfort ratio | 23.7 | 23.0 |
| Capsize screening | 1.93 | 2.06 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.0 | 6.6 |
C&C 35 vs Nonsuch 26: the short version
- The C&C 35 is the larger boat at 34.6 ft10.54 m LOA versus 26.0 ft7.92 m for the Nonsuch 26.
- The C&C 35 is heavier, displacing about 24% 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 16.1), 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 2.06).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.