1978 C&C 24
LOA
7.32m (24.0ft)
Beam
2.44m (8.0ft)
Displacement
1,497kg (3,300lbs)
Year
1978–1983
Manufacturer
C&C Yachts
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 7.32 m | 24.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 6.10 m | 20.0 ft |
| Beam | 2.44 m | 8.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.22 m | 4.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 9.50 m | 31.2 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 1,497 kg | 3,300 lbs |
| Ballast | 612 kg | 1,349 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 24.0 m² | 258 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 7 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L | 5.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 30 L | 7.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Cuthbertson & Cassian | |
| Country of Origin | Canada | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
18.64
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
40.9%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.85 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
16.8
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1978 C&C 24
The C&C 24 is a spirited Canadian pocket racer-cruiser with legendary upwind performance. Her stiff hull and efficient rig make her a competitive one-design racer that doubles as a capable weekender.