C&C 35-2 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a C&C 35-2 means looking at the 1973–1975 iteration of a Canadian design that first appeared as the Cuthbertson and Cassian Redwing 35 before the C&C merger renamed it; the Mark II is the longer-waterline, taller-rigged second generation built through 1975, with 351 numbered hulls plus 15 built at Anesty Yachts in Poole, England anchor. These are period racer-cruisers that have been extensively cruised, and the used fleet reflects both original spec and decades of owner refinement.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Mark II below-decks plan is the familiar 1970s arrangement: a quarter berth, a cramped chart table, a U-shaped galley, and a dinette that folds into a double with a settee opposite, while a hanging locker opposite the head splits the salon from the forward vee-berths anchor. Compared with the Mark I, the Mark II has higher topsides and a less cramped interior, no bridge deck to clear at the companionway on the earlier boat, and a T-shaped cockpit where owners find movement behind the wheel awkward anchor. Buyers should note the aft helm position sits a bit exposed for extensive ocean sailing anchor.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, spinnakers and chartplotters are commonly fitted, with heating, bimini, dodger, and radar also typical; an asymmetric spinnaker and autopilot are often seen anchor. For a buyer, the meaningful clusters are sail-handling and navigation: a spinnaker or asymmetric with autopilot extends shorthanded range, while a chartplotter and radar reduce coastal-navigation load. Canvas such as bimini and dodger improves helm comfort given the exposed aft position, and cabin heating extends shoulder-season cruising. Most boats carried the gas-fired Atomic Four as auxiliary, with only a few diesels from new anchor; some hulls have been refit with new keels that let them sit flat on the keel base, a practical advantage for yard storage anchor.
What to Inspect
The one structural item to verify is the main bulkhead: on some early Mark I boats it separated from the hull after pounding to windward in heavy seas, though the repair is straightforward anchor. Because the Mark II shares the generation's construction lineage, a survey should confirm bulkhead bonding on any early-build example. The aft helm exposure is a design characteristic rather than a defect, but worth weighing against intended use anchor.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The C&C 35-2 typically appears in Canada and the United States anchor. For a shopper, the short list is: confirm bulkhead-to-hull integrity on early hull numbers; prefer a diesel or budget an Atomic Four overhaul; check for a refit keel if flat storage matters; verify spinnaker or asymmetric and autopilot for shorthanded sailing; and assess canvas coverage for the exposed aft cockpit.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the C&C 35-2. 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 | $19,900 | — |
| Jul 25 | 1 | $17,500 | -12.1% |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $5,000 | -71.4% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $10,218 | +104.4% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $42,212 | +313.1% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $26,835 | -36.4% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $17,266 | -35.7% |
| Sep 26 | 6 | $19,574 | +13.4% |
Where they're listed
C&C 35-2 listings appear across 2 countries. Canada has the most listings with 7 (70.0%), followed by United States.
Country view
10 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $10,434 | 7 | 3 | 70.0% |
| United States | $32,000 | 3 | 3 | 30.0% |
Comparable models
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