C&C Landfall 43 Buyer's Guide
The C&C Landfall 43 is a Canadian bluewater cruiser built by C&C Yachts from 1982 to 1986, following the similar Landfall 42 in a short production run. She is a solid-fiberglass boat with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder, offered in masthead sloop, cutter, and ketch rigs. For a shopper on the used market, the appeal is a practical 43-foot liveaboard with generous tankage and a comfort-oriented hull rather than a race-bred platform.
Layouts on the Used Market
Because the Landfall 43 was produced only from 1982 to 1986, every example afloat is from that original build window; there is no later generation to confuse with the early boats. The interior is roomy and practical, with fresh water capacity of 145 US gallons and fuel capacity of 70 US gallons supporting extended cruising. Rig differences are the main variable between boats: the standard masthead sloop, a cutter for versatility, and occasional ketch versions for easier shorthanded handling.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Canvas is the most visible owner-added gear: a dodger and bimini are often seen on these boats, reflecting the liveaboard and warm-water use the design invites. The available material names no commonly fitted or occasional upgrades, so a buyer should evaluate each boat on its own installed systems rather than expect a standard equipment package. The inboard diesel may be a Westerbeke at 58 horsepower, and the large fuel and water tanks are original-design capacities rather than upgrades.
What to Inspect
A surveyor's standard structural and systems review applies on a solid-fiberglass hull of this era: hull-to-deck joint integrity, keel-bolt condition, and rudder-skeg attachment are the usual checks.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in the United States and the British Virgin Islands. For a shopper, the short checklist below captures the practical steps.
- Confirm the rig type and whether sails match it
- Verify the 145-gallon water and 70-gallon fuel tanks hold without leaks
- Inspect hull-to-deck joint and skeg-rudder attachment
- Check engine installation and access for the 58 hp diesel
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the C&C Landfall 43. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | 1 | $83,900 | — |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $66,945 | -20.2% |
| May 26 | 1 | $49,990 | -25.3% |
Where they're listed
C&C Landfall 43 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by British Virgin Islands.
Country view
2 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $83,900 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| British Virgin Islands | $49,990 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dufour Classic 43 | 43' | $ 87,396 | 33 | 3 |
| Slocum 43 | 42.5' | $ 105,000 | 27 | 2 |
| Swan 43 | 42.78' | $ 92,857 | 15 | 2 |
| Contest Yachts 43 | 42.65' | $ 186,444 | 13 | 5 |
| C&C Landfall 43You are here | — | $ 49,990 | 3 | 0 |