C&C 24 Buyer's Guide
A 24-foot masthead sloop from C&C Design's mid-1970s drawing board and built by C&C Yachts, the C&C 24 pairs solid fiberglass hull and deck with a fin keel drawing about four feet. On the used market she appeals to sailors wanting a small, beamy coastal racer-cruiser with a surprisingly thorough rig.
Layouts on the Used Market
The boat's 8.81-foot beam over a 24-foot hull made her noticeably more open below than most competitors her length. Buyers should expect a single compact cabin volume typical of a 1970s small sloop rather than separate staterooms or a walk-through layout.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A shopper should treat any electronics, canvas, or sail-handling gear as individual to each listing. The one constant is the original control suite: 63-foot halyards at 5/16 inch, 24-foot jib and genoa sheets and 60-foot mainsheet at 3/8 inch, plus cunningham, kicking strap, and clew outhaul all present from the factory.
What to Inspect
The viewing should center on the boat's inherent design stresses. The yachtdatabase review found her significantly overrigged, so mast, chainplates, and the transom-hung rudder attachment deserve close look for fatigue or elongation of fastenings. Because the hull and deck are solid fiberglass with no core, probe for impact cracks rather than delamination, and confirm the fin keel root is sound. The capsize screening value of 2.39 is a design limit, not a fault, but verify the lead ballast remains bonded and the 1,050-pound figure is intact.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are found in the United States. Before you commit, run through this short list:
- Inspect mast and chainplates for rig-induced fatigue
- Check fin keel root for separation or impact damage
- Confirm lead ballast is secure and undamaged
- Verify transom-hung rudder stock and pintles
- Test all halyards and sheets for original 5/16- and 3/8-inch wear
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the C&C 24. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.