C&C 61
C&C Yachts · designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian · 1970
swept fin keelsloop or ketchCanada
The C&C 61 is a 61-foot sloop or ketch sailboat designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian and built by C&C Yachts, first launched in 1970.
General
| Builder | C&C Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Years built | 1970 |
| Hull type | swept fin keel |
| Rig type | sloop or ketch |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 61.25 ft18.67 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 50.00 ft15.24 m |
| Beam | 15.08 ft4.60 m |
| Draft (max) | 8.25 ft2.51 m |
| Displacement | 57,298 lb25,990 kg |
| Ballast | 22,178 lb10,060 kg |
| Sail Area | 1,712 ft²159.1 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 18.43 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 38.7 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 205 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 44.7 Heavy offshore
Capsize Screening 1.56 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 9.5 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
$98,500 typical range $79,000 – $118,000
⚠ 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.
