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The C&C 36 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators
The C&C 36, an aft-cockpit sloop, was designed and built in Canada by C&C Yachts.
Published Specification for the C&C 36
Underwater Profile: Fin keel & spade rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 35'7" ( 10.9m)
Waterline Length: 27'9" ( 8.5m)
Beam: 11'6" ( 3.5m)
Draft: 5'11" ( 1.8m)
Rig Type: Sloop
Displacement: 12,000lb (5,443kg)
Designer: Cuthbertson & Cassian Ltd
Builder: C&C Yachts (Canada)
Year First Built: 1977
Published Design Ratios for the C&C 36
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 18.4
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 41.7
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 251
4. Comfort Ratio: 23.8
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 2.0
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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the C&C 36
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 18.4 suggests that the C&C 36 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 41.7 means that the C&C 36 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 251 tells us the C&C 36 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 23.8 suggests that crew comfort of a C&C 36 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula of 2.0 tells us that a C&C 36 would not be as good a choice of sailboat for ocean passage-making, owing to the increased risk of capsize in strong winds and heavy seas, when compared to a sailboat with a CSF of less than 2.0.
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The C&C 36 is a 10.9 m (36 ft) monohull sailboat designed by C&C Design and built by C&C Yachts starting in 1977 . It is a sloop-rigged boat with a fin keel and a spade rudder. It has a fiberglass hull and deck, with a balsa core for stiffness and insulation. The boat has a sleek and elegant profile, with a reverse transom and a low cabin top. The boat is well balanced and responsive, with good performance in light to moderate winds. The boat can accommodate up to six people in two cabins and the main salon.
Accommodation The C&C 36 has a spacious and comfortable interior, with plenty of natural light and ventilation. The boat has a traditional layout, with a V-berth cabin forward, followed by a head compartment with a marine toilet and a shower. The main salon has two settees that can convert into berths, a folding dining table, and ample storage space. The galley on the port side, comprising a stove with an oven, plus a sink and a refrigerator. The navigation station is opposite the galley, with a chart table, an electrical panel, and an instrument console. The aft cabin is accessed through the galley or the cockpit, and has a double berth and a hanging locker.
Hull and Deck The C&C 36 has a solid fiberglass hull with a balsa core sandwich construction for the deck. The hull has a moderate freeboard and a fine entry, with a flared bow that helps to reduce spray. The deck has molded nonskid surfaces for safety and traction. The cockpit is large and comfortable, with high coamings and wide seats. The boat is steered by a pedestal-mounted wheel. The boat has two large cockpit lockers for storage, as well as an anchor locker at the bow. The boat has stainless steel stanchions and lifelines, as well as bow and stern pulpits for security. The boat has an aluminum toe rail that runs along the deck edge.
Mast and Rigging The C&C 36 has an aluminum mast that is keel-stepped. The mast has two sets of spreaders and an air draft of about 15 m (49 ft). The mast supports a sloop rig with a mainsail and a furling genoa. The mainsail has slab reefing and is controlled by a traveler mounted on the cabin top. The genoa has roller furling and is sheeted to tracks on the side decks. The boat also has an optional spinnaker for downwind sailing. The boat has stainless steel wire standing rigging and dacron running rigging. The boat has two primary winches on the cockpit coamings for the genoa sheets, two secondary winches on the cabin top for the halyards and reefing lines, and one mainsheet winch on the pedestal.
Keel and Rudder The C&C 36 has a cast iron fin keel that provides stability and performance. The keel has a draft of 1.8 m (5.9 ft) and a ballast of 2,268 kg (5,000 lb). The keel is bolted to the hull with stainless steel bolts. The rudder is internally mounted on the transom and connected to the wheel by cables. The rudder is balanced and provides good steering control.
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You can choose from three different rigs for the new 36. The difference among them is horsepower.
The hulls share some numbers in addition to similar LOAs. Both boats weigh 12,000 pounds and have beams within an inch of each other at 11 feet, 6 inches and 11 feet, 7 inches. The biggest difference in basic dimensions is at the DWL. The old 36 had a DWL of 27 feet, 9 inches and the new 36 has a DWL of 30 feet for an additional 2.25 feet. This extra DWL brings the D/L down from 251 to 198.4. The plan view shows that while the beams are similar, the distribution of beam is distinctly different. The old 36 was still trying to keep its measured IOR length down with what we came to call "pinched ends." The new 36, on the other hand, has an extremely broad stern.
Looking at the rest of the hull shape, I can see a strange little kick to the counter profile aft. Generally, you like to keep the run/counter as flat as possible. Both hulls show small skegs in front of the rudders, but the newer 36 has a vertical rudder stock and a rudder that cuts off at the DWL and doesn't meet the counter.
The keel of the new 36 shows that we have come to fins with bulbs from the days of the old 36 when keels were bladelike fins. People want horsepower and you need stability to carry a big rig and the best way to increase stability is to put some type of bulb on the keel. Interestingly, the older fin-keeled 36 had 400 pounds more ballast than the newer fin-keeled model. There is also a wing keel, shoal draft model with 4 feet, 11 inches of draft and 5,225 pounds of ballast. Note, also, the difference in sweep angles of the keels.
Going below we see dramatic differences between the two boats. The arrangement plan differences are as marked, if not more marked, than are the hull shape differences. The old 36 is very typical of the layouts of the day, very boxlike with lots of 90 degree angles. The quarter berth of the old 36 is a double in the new 36, hinting at things to come.
The new 36 has a layout developed from the years of influence the European designs have had on us, such as the queen-sized quarter berth in its own separate stateroom. This puts pressure on the galley, so the new 36 has less counterspace. The head on the new boat is aft and includes a shower stall. The nav station is coupled to the starboard settee. Forward V-berths are history and the new 36 has a large double berth forward. Progress is wonderful. I would also like to know how much the layout had to do with the width of the stem on the newer design. I'm partial to the older layouts, but that's just me trying to hold on to the things I loved about boats as a boy. Interiors are so subjective.
You can choose from three different rigs for the new 36: the 36+ for cruising,, and the 36XL or 36R for racing. The difference among them is horsepower, with an SA/D of the hottest model-the 36R 20.94, compared to the 18.31 of the older model, which was considered relatively high at the time. The new rigs have triple spreaders and running backs. The old chopped-off E dimension so typical of the IOR has been replaced with a boom that can sheet to the aft end of the cockpit. The sailplans show this to be an exceptionally handsome design in every respect.
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C&C 36 1
The c&c 36 1 is a 35.67ft masthead sloop designed by c&c and built in fiberglass by c&c yachts since 1977..
The C&C 36 1 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
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| Model | C&C 36 1 | ||
| Length | 35.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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| Sail area / displ. | 18.35 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 250.69 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.80 | ||
| Capsize | 2.01 |
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 27.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 12000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.06 knots |
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| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 599 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 356.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 242.78 sq.ft | ||
| I | 47.50 ft | ||
| J | 15 ft | ||
| P | 41.50 ft | ||
| E | 11.70 ft |
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 38 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | C&C Yachts | ||
| Designer | C&C | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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C&C 36-1
C&C 36-1 is a 35 ′ 7 ″ / 10.9 m monohull sailboat designed by C&C Design and built by C&C Yachts starting in 1977.
Rig and Sails
Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
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C&C 36 1978 - opinions? problems?
Hi all, looking at getting my second sailboat soon - currently have a hughes columbia 1982 - slow but sturdy and safe. We are now looking to get something a touch bigger and faster with a bigger cockpit as well. The Hughes cockpit is tiny. Anyway what I have looked at is a 1978 C&C 36....really sleek look, appears to be in decent condition inside and out. Haven't gotten to the point of getting a survey done just yet - testing the waters right now and am seeking all of your input at this point. The one glaring problem is that the keel bolts need to be tightened and sealed and then some faring done around the infamous C&C "smile" where the keel meets the hull. Sails are in very good condition, hull is beautiful, deck has had some quality work done on it and the requisite electronics are intact. It has the original Atomic 4, which drives me nuts as I love the efficiency and safety of the diesel, but this I can live with. Anyway what are the plusses and minuses of a boat this old, and this name? I appreciate it, thanks in advance! Start here: C&C Yachts - C&C Photo Album & Resource Center C&C 36 Review I purchased a C&C 36 about a year ago and em really enjoying it. I was looking for a boat I could "beer can" race and take the family or friends out for a cruise in coastal waters. The C&C has lived up to the task. Sailing - The boat sails well in a variety of wind and wave conditions. I've taken her our in flat and calm through green water over the bow and 30 knots and am happy every time with the boat's performance. I was surprised how well the boat handled waves with a fin keel, a much smoother ride than anitcipated. It cuts and rides rather than climbs and pounds the short, steep chop of the Chesapeake. When you find the groove of the boat, she can compete with the best of them with plenty to fidget with if you choose. Cruise - The cockpit and cabin are comfortable and well designed. Cabin table can be down and still allow easy passage through. Plenty of bunks. Cockpit that makes one feel comfortable on the water, even with kids, and roomy enough for 6. Tanks are a little small but we're never that far from services. Happy to provide more info at request.  Moving from a Hughes/Columbia, the C&C is a definite step up in speed. The boat is likely well put together in general, though you should check to make sure the balsa core hasn't gotten overly wet in spots. There was a C&C 36 at our club, and it performed adequately. They don't seem to be overly speedy, or blessed with a great PHRF rating, so if you're looking to race, keep looking. For cruising, though, they're well appointed and comfortable. They also look nice, which is a plus with any boat. Even if it's slow, you can be proud to point her out on the mooring once you've arrived.
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A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.
The C&C 36 is a 10.9 m (36 ft) monohull sailboat designed by C&C Design and built by C&C Yachts starting in 1977 . It is a sloop-rigged boat with a fin keel and a spade rudder. It has a fiberglass hull and deck, with a balsa core for stiffness and insulation. The boat has a sleek and elegant profile, with a reverse transom and a low cabin top.
The old 36 had a DWL of 27 feet, 9 inches and the new 36 has a DWL of 30 feet for an additional 2.25 feet. This extra DWL brings the D/L down from 251 to 198.4. The plan view shows that while the beams are similar, the distribution of beam is distinctly different. The old 36 was still trying to keep its measured IOR length down with what we ...
The C&C 36-1 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. The fixed fin keel version displaces 12,000 lb (5,443 kg) and carries 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) of lead ballast. The centerboard version displaces 12,800 lb (5,806 ...
The C&C 36 1 is a 35.67ft masthead sloop designed by C&C and built in fiberglass by C&C Yachts since 1977. The C&C 36 1 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize. Formula. 41.67. <40: less stiff, less powerful.
The C&C 34/36 series are all recreational keelboats, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim.They all have masthead sloop rigs, reverse transoms and internally-mounted spade-type rudders.The line was introduced in 1989. The series includes the "+" version, which is a club racer-cruiser, the "R" version, which is a deep keel racing model and a later "XL" model, which combined the ...
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for C&C 36 Mk I is about 198 kg/cm, alternatively 1114 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 198 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1114 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for C&C 36-1 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more. Sailboat Data directory for over 8,000 sailboat designs and manufacturers. Direct access to halyards lengths, recommended sail areas, mainsail cover styles, standing rigging fittings, and lots more ...
A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.
The C&C 36 has a similar bow, although somewhat less accentuated. In plan view the C&C 36 is quite beamy at 11'6". This beam is carried into the ends much more so than in earlier IOR yachts. Rudder and keel are again typical C&C shapes. Note the large plan form of the rudder. C&C has always had a mind of its own relative to keel design and the ...
C&C Yachts was formed in 1969, when Canadian boat builders Belleville Marine Yard, Hinterhoeller Ltd. and Bruckmann Manufacturing joined forces with the design firm of Cuthbertson & Cassian Ltd. New capital was raised through a stock offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Although Ian Morch of Belleville Marine Yard was the first president, he resigned in 1971 taking the Belleville assets ...
5690 posts · Joined 2000. #4 · Jun 9, 2011. Moving from a Hughes/Columbia, the C&C is a definite step up in speed. The boat is likely well put together in general, though you should check to make sure the balsa core hasn't gotten overly wet in spots. There was a C&C 36 at our club, and it performed adequately.
By Bob Perry. August 25, 2000. This review gives us the opportunity to compare C&C's latest 36-foot offering, which is actually a progression of the C&C 34+, with the 1975 vintage C&C 36. Both boats share good looks. The old C&C 36 shows a deck that is typical of vintage C&C designs, with a shapely trunk fairing into a rounded bullet shape as ...
Cockpit of the C&C 36 Sailboat. The C&C 36 sailboat's machinery and electrical systems are laid out so you can actually work on them, unlike other boats I come across. The ship's mast has a well-rounded leading edge and is completely supported by Navtec rod rigging. The interior consists of separately molded modules for the forecastle, head ...
Ahh a 1980 model, from my experience with tradewinds 2 a c&c 40 of the same era is , the boat sail very well, i guess the 36 to, good windward ability, point very well upwind, easy at the helm, good balance if you dont push the boat to hard, i guess you fall in love with the hull lines, it have a sturdy and confy interior, the nav station for this size is a bonus, all the deck gear if is the ...
See C&C 34+R. Available in three versions: The "+" version is the 'racer-cruiser'. Wing keel option: Draft: 5.00'/1.52m Disp.: 12525 lbs./5681 kgs The "R" is a more race oriented version with a deeper keel. An "XL" version, introduced later, was meant to combine the "R" performance with the cruising interior. See C&C 34+R.
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A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.
INVADER 36 (C&C) Download Boat Record: Notes. For the FRIGATE, Belleville Marine commissioned a redesign of the INVADER (C&C)(1966), but with a keel/cb and more sail area. . Thanks to FRIGATE owner Peter Cohrs for providing corrections and additional information on this yacht. Photo courtesy of Adam Hunt