C&C 24 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

24' · 7.32 m

Displ.

3,200 lbs · 1,451 kg

First year

1975

The C&C 24, introduced in 1975, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of C&C Yachts as the firm sought to capture the burgeoning market for accessible, highperformance pocket cruisers. Designed by Robert Ball, who was then a rising star within the C&C Design Group, the 24 was intended to provide a more modern and affordable alternative to the aging C&C 25 Mark I. While many manufacturers in the mid70s were focused on maximizing interior volume at the expense of sailing lines, C&C maintained its "performance first" ethos, utilizing a sleek fin keel and a balanced spade rudder. The model enjoyed a healthy production run through the early 1980s, serving as an entry point for sailors who desired the build quality and pedigree of a C&C but required a vessel that was easier to singlehand or manage on a modest budget.