C&C 25 Buyer's Guide
The C&C 25 is a 25-foot masthead sloop that C&C Yachts built in fiberglass from 1973, designed by Robert Ball, with the Mark II arriving in the early 1980s on the same hull but with a raised-forward cabin and slightly deeper keel. On the used market she presents as a small, stiff performance day-sailer rather than a cruiser, and a buyer should read the boat against that intent.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Mark I shows a continuous slope from cabin top to bow and a split galley across the companionway, with a port pump sink, starboard icebox, a V-berth forward, and a starboard settee that extends to twin size. The head is to port without sink or shower. Two deep lazarettes sit below the cockpit sole, and a transom-front compartment holds battery and outboard tank. The Mark II keeps the hull but adds a more modern trunk cabin raised forward.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The boat was fitted with an inboard, saildrive, or outboard motor, and the divided galley came with a small pump-faucet sink and icebox space. Beyond those, the available records name no owner upgrades as common or frequent, so a shopper should simply verify the rig and ground tackle present. The split backstay and transom-mounted mainsheet with cam cleats are standard and worth keeping as found.
What to Inspect
The C&C 25's known limitations are design-intrinsic rather than documented faults. Confirm the 10-gallon freshwater tank is intact and odor-free, since that capacity is what defines her as a day-boat. Check the transom-hung rudder for play at the pintles and verify the bulkhead beam beneath the mast step is sound, as it carries the mast load. Inspect the deep lazarettes and transom-front storage for standing water, and confirm the split backstay adjusters work without excessive reach.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in the United States and Germany.
- Verify rudder pintle play and bulkhead beam condition
- Smell and pressure-test the 10-gallon water tank
- Check lazarettes and transom compartment for trapped water
- Confirm mainsheet blocks and split backstay function
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the C&C 25. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | 1 | $3,200 | — |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $3,354 | +4.8% |
| Jul 26 | 3 | $14,900 | +344.2% |
Where they're listed
C&C 25 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by Germany.
Country view
3 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $14,900 | 2 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Germany | $3,354 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Dory 25 | 24.83' | $ 9,500 | 30 | 8 |
| Korneuburg 25You are here | — | $ 14,900 | 4 | 3 |
| Hunter 25 | 25' | $ 4,000 | 1 | 1 |