Built during C&C Yachts' golden era starting in 1976, this 42-footer represents the Canadian builder's commitment to performance-oriented cruising designs. The C&C Design team created a yacht that balances racing heritage with practical cruising capabilities, featuring a modern fin keel and spade rudder configuration that delivers responsive handling and good upwind performance. With its masthead sloop rig carrying 835 square feet of sail area and a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 18.2, the Cc 42 Custom offers spirited performance while maintaining manageable sail handling. The generous beam of nearly 13 feet provides good interior volume and sailing stability, while the 7-foot draft ensures solid windward ability. At 20,000 pounds displacement, this fiberglass yacht strikes a favorable balance between performance and comfort. The boat's comfort ratio of 27.87 suggests a motion that favors performance over ultimate comfort, making it well-suited for sailors who appreciate responsive handling. Its capsize screening value of 1.91 indicates good offshore capability, while the hull speed of 7.84 knots provides respectable passage-making potential. This design appeals to sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser with racing DNA, backed by 40 horsepower for reliable auxiliary power in calm conditions.
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What is the Cc 42 Custom's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Cc 42 Custom has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.2. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Cc 42 Custom's comfort ratio?
The Cc 42 Custom has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.87. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Cc 42 Custom safe for offshore sailing?
The Cc 42 Custom has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.91. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Cc 42 Custom?
The theoretical hull speed of the Cc 42 Custom is 7.84 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Cc 42 Custom weigh?
The Cc 42 Custom has a displacement of 20,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 42.50 ft.
Who designed the Cc 42 Custom?
The Cc 42 Custom was designed by C&C Design, first built in 1976.