The C&C 43-2 is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by C&C Design as an International Offshore Rule racer and first built in 1980.[1][2][3]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | C&C Design |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1980 |
| Builder(s) | C&C Yachts |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 18,900 lb (8,573 kg) |
| Draft | 8.10 ft (2.47 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fibreglass |
| LOA | 43.00 ft (13.11 m) |
| LWL | 34.67 ft (10.57 m) |
| Beam | 13.83 ft (4.22 m) |
| Engine type | Volvo Penta MD17 diesel engine |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Rudder(s) | internally-mounted spade-type rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I foretriangle height | 57.00 ft (17.37 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 17.30 ft (5.27 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 50.50 ft (15.39 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 14.00 ft (4.27 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Masthead sloop |
| Mainsail area | 353.50 sq ft (32.841 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 493.05 sq ft (45.806 m2) |
| Total sail area | 846.55 sq ft (78.647 m2) |
| Racing | |
| PHRF | 72 (average) |
The design was marketed as the C&C 43, but is usually referred to as the 43-2 to differentiate it from the unrelated 1971 C&C 43-1 design.[1][3][4]
Production edit
The design was built by C&C Yachts in Canada, but it is now out of production.[1][3][5]
Design edit
The C&C 43-2 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass. It has a masthead sloop rig and an internally-mounted spade-type/transom-hung rudder. It displaces 18,900 lb (8,573 kg).[1][3]
The boat has a draft of 8.10 ft (2.47 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1][3]
The boat is fitted with a Swedish Volvo Penta MD17 diesel engine. The fuel tank holds 27 U.S. gallons (100 L; 22 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal).[1][3]
The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 72 with a high of 66 and low of 81. It has a hull speed of 7.89 kn (14.61 km/h).[3][6]
See also edit
Related development
Similar sailboats
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C 43-2 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "C&C Design". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "C&C 43-2". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 30 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C 43-1 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "C&C Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 43-2". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 2 September 2018.[permanent dead link]