C&C 39
C&C Yachts · designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian · 1971
swept fin keelBermuda rigCanada
The C&C 39 is a 39-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian and built by C&C Yachts, first launched in 1971.
General
| Builder | C&C Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Years built | 1971 |
| Hull type | swept fin keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 39.25 ft11.96 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 30.50 ft9.30 m |
| Beam | 11.50 ft3.51 m |
| Draft (max) | 6.25 ft1.91 m |
| Displacement | 16,750 lb7,598 kg |
| Ballast | —— |
| Sail Area | 726 ft²67.4 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 17.74 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Displacement / Length 264 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 30.2 Moderate bluewater
Capsize Screening 1.80 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 7.4 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
$40,500 typical range $32,500 – $48,500
⚠ 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.
