C&C 50
Description
The C&C 50 (also known as the C&C 50 Custom in some references) is a rare, high-performance Canadian racing/cruising sailboat from C&C Yachts' custom division, designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian (C&C Design Group) and built starting in 1972 (limited production, likely fewer than 10–15 hulls total, with some custom variations). It was one of the larger fiberglass yachts of its era, blending IOR-influenced racing speed with offshore cruising capability—stiff, fast, and seaworthy, with a reputation for excellent build quality and timeless lines.
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Builder | C & C Yachts |
| Length | 49.830 ft |
| LOA | 49.830 ft |
| LWL | 39.000 ft |
| Beam | 14.500 ft |
| Displacement | 31100 lb |
| Ballast | 15000 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.000 ft |
| Year Built | 197 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 64 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 23.75 ft |
| p | 57 ft |
| e | 18 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 ft | 23.75 ft | 57 ft | 18 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
C&C 50 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 57 ft - (17374 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | * 58.75 ft - (17907 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 59.17 ft - (18035 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 520.68 ft² |
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C&C 50 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 54.61 ft - (16645 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 32.33 ft - (9854 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.23 ft - (14091 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 27.31 ft - (8324 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 745.63 ft² |
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C&C 50 - GENOA
| Luff | 64.85 ft - (19766 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 39.1 ft - (11918 mm) |
| Leech | * 60.36 ft - (18398 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 35.62 ft - (10857 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 1155.03 ft² |
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C&C 50 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 64.85 ft - (19766 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 39.19 ft - (11945 mm) |
| Leech | * 59.66 ft - (18184 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1906 ft² |
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C&C 50 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 64.85 ft - (19766 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 42.75 ft - (13030 mm) |
| Foot | * 42.75 ft - (13030 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 2356 ft² |
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