C&C 51 Custom Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

C&C·1986·C&C Yachts
C&C 51 Custom drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
51.75' · 15.77 m
Displ.
33,800 lbs · 15,331 kg
First year
1986

The C&C 51 Custom represents a significant, albeit brief, chapter in the storied history of Canadian boatbuilding. Launched in the early 1990s during the "C&C Yachts International" era under the ownership of Anthony Koo and Frank Chow, the 51 Custom was intended to be the brand’s flagship, signaling a move toward ultramodern construction and worldclass performance. Designed by the renowned Tripp Design Naval Architecture, this model departed from the traditional Cuthbertson & Cassian lines of the 1970s, embracing a sleeker, more aggressive profile optimized for both IMS racing and highspeed offshore cruising. Because the production run was cut short by the catastrophic 1994 factory fire, the C&C 51 Custom remains a rare find on the brokerage market, often regarded as one of the most technologically advanced hulls ever to bear the C&C name.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 155,000
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

C&C 51 Custom listings span 1 country. United States leads with 6 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

6 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 155,00065100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hinckley Sou'wester 5151.16'$ 517,751196
C&C 37/40+39.5'$ 64,898177
C&C 3737.58'$ 42,500131
C&C 3231.5'$ 23,512126
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 5150.83'$ 139,618115
C&C 4140.75'$ 63,419100
C&C 4444.17'$ 61,90090
C&C 40-239.58'$ 39,50075
C&C 51 CustomYou are here$ 155,00065
Comar Comet 51S$ 203,61042

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used C&C 51 Custom cost?+
The median asking price for a used C&C 51 Custom over the past 12 months is $155,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many C&C 51 Custom sailboats are for sale?+
5 C&C 51 Custom listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are C&C 51 Custom prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the C&C 51 Custom has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are C&C 51 Custom sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used C&C 51 Custom listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a C&C 51 Custom?+
Comparable models include Hinckley Sou'wester 51, C&C 37/40+, C&C 37. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.