C&C 29-2 Buyer's Guide
The C&C 29-2 is a Midget Ocean Racing Club racer-cruiser produced by C&C Yachts from 1983 to 1986, with around 400 hulls built in Canada and the United States. It is a separate design from the 1977 C&C 29 and makes a compact used-market entry into racer-cruiser ownership.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 29-2 is a monohull with a solid fiberglass hull, raked stem, and reverse transom. Below deck she carries five to six berths under a 6-foot cabin roof, and on deck the T-shaped cockpit organizes crew and guest space. The internally mounted high-aspect spade rudder is steered by a wheel, and the fin keel anchors the underbody. A Yanmar 2GMF diesel provides auxiliary power anchor.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the brokerage market, an autopilot and a chartplotter are commonly fitted to these boats, supporting short-handed navigation and race-course or coastal passage-making. Buyers should confirm the autopilot drive is matched to the wheel steering and that the chartplotter mount is secure at the helm.
What to Inspect
The known construction facts center on the solid fiberglass hull and the fin keel with internally mounted spade rudder. At a viewing, confirm the rudder stock and the hull-to-rudder trunk interface show no cracking or movement, since the spade rudder is loaded through that internal mount. Check the keel sump and hull liner for evidence of prior impact or repair, and verify the reverse transom corners are free of stress cracking. The Yanmar 2GMF should be started cold to confirm even running and no smoke from the exhaust.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats appear in Canada and the United States. Before committing, a buyer should:
- Verify the Yanmar 2GMF starts and runs clean
- Inspect the spade rudder stock and trunk for play
- Check the fin keel sump for repair signs
- Confirm the autopilot and chartplotter are functional
- Look for stress cracks at the reverse transom corners
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the C&C 29-2. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 1 | $25,900 | — |
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4 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENETEAU First 29 | 29.67' | $ 21,986 | 34 | 4 |
| C&C 29 | 29.58' | $ 10,500 | 16 | 1 |
| C&C 33-2 | 32.58' | $ 24,500 | 15 | 7 |
| C&C 32 | 31.5' | $ 21,517 | 13 | 5 |