C&C 43 Mk II
Description
The C&C 43 Mk II (commonly referred to as the C&C 43-2 or simply C&C 43) is a Canadian International Offshore Rule (IOR) racing sailboat from C&C Yachts, designed by C&C Design (Cuthbertson & Cassian) and first built in 1980. It is not a direct "Mark II" update of the earlier 1971 C&C 43-1 (the semi-custom "Limited Edition" racer/cruiser with about 15 hulls); instead, the 43-2 is a separate, unrelated design specifically optimized as a competitive IOR racer, often marketed simply as the C&C 43. Production numbers are unknown but believed to be low (limited run, likely dozens at most), making it a rare boat today. This model emphasizes speed, stiffness, and offshore racing performance under the IOR rule—lighter and more aggressive than the earlier 43-1, with a focus on competitive edge in events like SORC or club racing rather than heavy cruising amenities. It features a masthead sloop rig, internally mounted spade-type/transom-hung rudder, and a deep fin keel for excellent upwind ability and handling.
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Builder | C & C Yachts |
| Length | 43.000 ft |
| LOA | 43.000 ft |
| LWL | 34.670 ft |
| Beam | 13.830 ft |
| Displacement | 18900 lb |
| Ballast | 8500 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.100 ft |
| Year Built | 1980 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 57 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.30 ft |
| p | 50.50 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 ft | 17.30 ft | 50.50 ft | 14 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
C&C 43 Mk II - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 50.5 ft - (15392 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.53 ft - (15706 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 51.93 ft - (15828 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 361.04 ft² |
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C&C 43 Mk II - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 47.65 ft - (14524 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.73 ft - (6928 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.72 ft - (12716 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.9 ft - (6066 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 474.14 ft² |
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C&C 43 Mk II - GENOA
| Luff | 56.59 ft - (17249 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.77 ft - (8464 mm) |
| Leech | * 53.43 ft - (16285 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.95 ft - (7910 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 734.28 ft² |
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C&C 43 Mk II - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 56.59 ft - (17249 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.54 ft - (8699 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.06 ft - (15868 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1211 ft² |
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C&C 43 Mk II - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 56.59 ft - (17249 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 31.14 ft - (9491 mm) |
| Foot | * 31.14 ft - (9491 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1498 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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