C&C 43 Mk I
Description
The C&C 43 Mk I (also known as the C&C 43-1 or simply C&C 43) is a classic Canadian racer/cruiser from C&C Yachts, designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian (C&C Design Group) and built in limited numbers (only about 15 hulls produced) starting in 1971 at Bruckmann Manufacturing's custom shop in Oakville, Ontario. Marketed as a "Limited Edition" or semi-custom yacht, it was one of the largest fiberglass production boats of its time and emphasized high performance for offshore racing while offering comfortable cruising accommodations. It's part of C&C's early "custom" series, with notable racing successes (e.g., class wins in SORC and Chicago-Mackinac Race). The boat features a sleek, modern-for-its-era hull with a raked stem, raised reverse transom, masthead sloop rig, internally mounted spade rudder (wheel steering), and a fixed swept fin keel. Construction is solid fiberglass with wood trim, making it robust and durable. Interiors varied semi-customly, but typically included a spacious layout for its size.
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Builder | C & C Yachts |
| Length | 43.330 ft |
| LOA | 43.330 ft |
| LWL | 35.000 ft |
| Beam | 12.750 ft |
| Displacement | 24000 lb |
| Ballast | 10000 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1971 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 56 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.80 ft |
| p | 50 ft |
| e | 15 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 ft | 18.80 ft | 50 ft | 15 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
C&C 43 Mk I - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.28 ft - (15630 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 51.7 ft - (15758 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 381.75 ft² |
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C&C 43 Mk I - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 47.26 ft - (14405 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.11 ft - (7654 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.71 ft - (12408 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.62 ft - (6590 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 510.93 ft² |
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C&C 43 Mk I - GENOA
| Luff | 56.12 ft - (17105 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 30.54 ft - (9309 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.6 ft - (16032 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 28.2 ft - (8595 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 791.35 ft² |
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C&C 43 Mk I - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 56.12 ft - (17105 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 31.02 ft - (9455 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.63 ft - (15737 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1306 ft² |
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C&C 43 Mk I - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 56.12 ft - (17105 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 33.84 ft - (10314 mm) |
| Foot | * 33.84 ft - (10314 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1614 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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