The C&C 37 is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by Robert W. Ball[1] of C&C Design and first built in 1981.[2][3]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Robert W. Ball |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1981 |
| Builder(s) | C&C Yachts |
| Name | C&C 37 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 14,300 lb (6,486 kg) |
| Draft | 6.70 ft (2.04 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 37.58 ft (11.45 m) |
| LWL | 28.75 ft (8.76 m) |
| Beam | 11.67 ft (3.56 m) |
| Engine type | Yanmar 3HM 27 hp (20 kW) diesel engine |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | internally-mounted spade-type rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I foretriangle height | 51.00 ft (15.54 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 15.50 ft (4.72 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 45.16 ft (13.76 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 12.16 ft (3.71 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Masthead sloop |
| Mainsail area | 274.57 sq ft (25.508 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 395.25 sq ft (36.720 m2) |
| Total sail area | 669.82 sq ft (62.228 m2) |
| Racing | |
| PHRF | 69 (average) |
Production edit
The boat was built by C&C Yachts in Canada between 1981 and 1986, but it is now out of production.[2][4]
Design edit
The C&C 37 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder. It displaces 14,300 lb (6,486 kg) and carries 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) of lead ballast.[2]
The boat has a draft of 6.70 ft (2.04 m) with the standard fin keel and 6.00 ft (1.83 m) with the optional shoal draft keel. A centreboard version was also built. It has a draft of 8.40 ft (2.56 m) with the centreboard extended and 4.60 ft (1.40 m) with it retracted.[2]
The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 3HM diesel engine of 27 hp (20 kW). The fuel tank holds 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 60 U.S. gallons (230 L; 50 imp gal).[2]
The standard keel version has a PHRF racing average handicap of 69. The shoal draft keel version has a PHRF racing average handicap of 108 with a high of 108 and low of 111. The centreboard version has a PHRF racing average handicap of 114 with a high of 114 and low of 120. All models have hull speeds of 7.18 kn (13.30 km/h).[5][6][7]
See also edit
Similar sailboats
References edit
- ^ Mazza, Robert (2017). "George Cuthbertson". Canadian Yachting. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C 37 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C Design". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 37". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 11 April 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 37 CB". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 11 April 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 37 SD". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 11 April 2018.[permanent dead link]