C&C 34
C&C Yachts · designed by Robert W. Ball · 1977
fin keelMasthead sloopCanada
The C&C 34 is a 34-foot masthead sloop sailboat designed by Robert W. Ball and built by C&C Yachts, first launched in 1977.
General
| Builder | C&C Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Robert W. Ball |
| Years built | 1977 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Masthead sloop |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 33.50 ft10.21 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 25.92 ft7.90 m |
| Beam | 11.00 ft3.35 m |
| Draft (max) | 5.90 ft1.80 m |
| Displacement | 10,100 lb4,581 kg |
| Ballast | 4,100 lb1,860 kg |
| Sail Area | 517 ft²48.0 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 17.70 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 40.6 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 259 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 22.7 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 2.04 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.8 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$31,000 typical range $25,000 – $37,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
