C&C 33-2 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used C&C 33 Mark II means looking at a 1984-onward evolution of the C&C 33, with over 200 built across a four-year production window. These are mid-1980s yachts from C&C Yachts, and on the brokerage market they present as straightforward racer-cruisers whose quirks are well understood rather than hidden.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two underbody layouts circulate. The standard fin-keel version draws 6 feet 4 inches and carries external lead on a stub, displacing 9,450 pounds. The centerboard variant puts a lifting fiberglass-and-lead board inside a 4-foot 4-inch shallow keel, lifting via a cabin-routed cable on a winch, and weighs 10,733 pounds overall. Both share the conventional belowdecks plan: V-berth forward, head with shower opposite a hanging locker, settees around a saloon table, L-shaped galley, and a quarterberth with nav station. On deck the T-cockpit with bridgedeck traveler is standard, with a cabintop traveler sometimes present as an option. The foredeck is narrow but sidedecks are wide from inboard shrouds.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Boats on the market often carry heating and solar, with gennaker, spinnaker, bimini, dodger, and autopilot frequently seen. A cluster of comfort and power items matters most to buyers: solar supports house batteries and ventilation fans, heating extends shoulder-season use, and an autopilot reduces helm workload on longer sails. Sail-handling gear like a gennaker or spinnaker with associated winches builds on the standard adequate winches. Less common owner upgrades include chartplotter, radar, hot water, and freezer, which signal a more cruise-oriented refit. The original Yanmar 2GM remains tight in its bay, and many boats have moved to a folding prop; the 120-volt shore power with 50-foot cord and 12-volt lighting were standard.
What to Inspect
Practical Sailor's owner survey flagged engine access and cabin ventilation as the leading complaints, and nearly all owners found the engine hard to reach anchor. Inspect the transmission shaft cable carefully: one owner reported his was not installed or adjusted properly, which caused premature clutch failure. A few owners noted minor blisters, so check hull gelcoat and substrate accordingly. Most boats have had ventilation upgraded with solar vents, but confirm the cabin still breathes.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The C&C 33 Mark II typically appears in the United States and Canada. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm keel type and centerboard cable condition if equipped; verify engine access and transmission cable adjustment; look for added ventilation; and assess rig hardware against the standard vs. optional winch and traveler setups. These are solid, conventional boats whose known issues are manageable with informed inspection.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the C&C 33-2. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | 1 | $32,000 | — |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $34,900 | +9.1% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $22,000 | -37.0% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $28,793 | +30.9% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $25,154 | -12.6% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $25,268 | +0.5% |
| Jun 26 | 5 | $22,343 | -11.6% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $22,000 | -1.5% |
Where they're listed
C&C 33-2 listings appear across 2 countries. Canada has the most listings with 7 (50.0%), followed by United States.
Country view
14 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25,382 | 7 | 1 | 50.0% |
| United States | $22,000 | 7 | 5 | 50.0% |
Comparable models
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