C&C 61 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

61.25' · 18.67 m

Displ.

57,298 lbs · 25,990 kg

First year

1971

The C&C 61 stands as the definitive "Maxi" of the early 1970s, representing a watershed moment when C&C Yachts transitioned from a regional builder to a global powerhouse in highperformance fiberglass construction. Launched in 1970, this 61foot flagship was among the largest production fiberglass sailboats in the world at the time. Designed by the legendary team of Cuthbertson & Cassian, the model was envisioned as a semicustom platform capable of dominating the international racing circuit while providing the luxurious accommodations expected of a premier ocean cruiser. With its aggressive lines, massive rig, and the pioneering use of balsacored laminates, the C&C 61 served as a technological showcase for the brand’s "Performance Cruiser" philosophy. Only a handful of these vessels were built—estimates suggest approximately seven to ten hulls—making them rare sightings in the modern era but enduring symbols of Canadian maritime engineering.