Technical Specifications
The C&C 61 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. Most examples produced have a masthead sloop rig, though at least one, possible as many as three, were constructed with a ketch rig.
The C&C 61 has an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed swept fin keel. It displaces 57,298 lb (25,990 kg) and carries 22,178 lb (10,060 kg) of ballast.
The boat has a draft of 8.25 ft (2.51 m) with the standard keel fitted. It is fitted with an inboard engine for docking and maneuvering.
The design has a hull speed of 9.64 kn (17.85 km/h).
The C&C 61 is a Canadian sailboat designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian and first built in 1970.
Development
Designer | Cuthbertson & Cassian
Location | Canada
Year | 1970
No. built | 9
Builder(s) | C&C Yachts
Role | ocean racing / cruising
Name | C&C 61
Boat
Displacement | 57,298 lb (25,990 kg)
Draft | 8.25 ft (2.51 m)
Air draft | varies with boat
83–93 ft (25–28 m)
Hull
Type | Monohull
Construction | Fiberglass
LOA | 61.25 ft (18.67 m)
LWL | 50.00 ft (15.24 m)
Beam | 15.08 ft (4.60 m)
Engine type | Inboard diesel
Hull appendages
Keel/board type | swept fin keel
Ballast | lead 22,178 lb (10,060 kg)
Rudder(s) | internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
General | sloop or ketch
Rig type | Bermuda rig
I foretriangle height | 75.00 ft (22.86 m)
J foretriangle base | 26.00 ft (7.92 m)
P mainsail luff | 67.00 ft (20.42 m)
E mainsail foot | 22.00 ft (6.71 m)
Sails
Sail plan | Masthead rig
Mainsail area | 975.00 sq ft (90.580 m2)
Jib/genoa area | 737.00 sq ft (68.470 m2)
Total sail area | 1,712.00 sq ft (159.050 m2)