C&C Landfall 43 CC Ketch Buyer's Guide
The C&C Landfall 43 CC Ketch is a centre-cockpit Canadian cruiser that C&C Yachts began building in 1982, with Robert W. Ball's design aimed at the charter trade. On the used market she presents as a solid fibreglass monohull of 42 feet with a ketch or sloop rig, a Westerbeke diesel, and a layout built to house a couple privately aft while guests occupy the forward cabin.
Layouts on the Used Market
Most examples follow the standard centre-cockpit arrangement: a large aft cabin with centreline double and private head reached by an interior passage with full standing headroom anchor, a U-shaped dinette saloon that converts to a double, and a forward double cabin served by a head open to both saloon and forecabin. The passage forward may show a workbench outboard or, on some boats, two sea berths in its place, with engine access inboard regardless. The U-shaped port galley with propane stove and oven, and the nav station just ahead, are constant features.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-found boats commonly carry solar, an inverter, bimini, dodger, autopilot, and chartplotter as standard cruising equipment. For a buyer, the solar and inverter cluster defines real off-grid independence, while the canvas trio protects the centre cockpit and the wheel. Autopilot and chartplotter together mean the ketch is manageable short-handed on a passage.
What to Inspect
A pre-purchase survey should follow normal practice for a fibreglass centre-cockpit ketch of this size: confirm hull integrity, keel attachment, and rigging condition appropriate to the vessel's age.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in the Virgin Islands, British and Saint Martin (French part). Before committing:
- Survey the hull-to-deck joint for separation or softening.
- Inspect keel bolts and fin keel attachment for corrosion.
- Check rigging and chainplate bedding for age fatigue.
- Confirm the Westerbeke 58 hp diesel starts and cools cleanly.
- Verify the aft cabin passage headroom and hatch seals.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the C&C Landfall 43 CC Ketch. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | 1 | $65,000 | — |
| Apr 26 | 5 | $49,990 | -23.1% |
Where they're listed
C&C Landfall 43 CC Ketch listings appear across 2 countries. British Virgin Islands has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by Saint Martin.
Country view
3 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Virgin Islands | $49,990 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Saint Martin | $65,000 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
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