The C&C 45, also known as the IMS 45, is an American sailboat, that was designed by William Tripp III and first built in 2000.[1][2][3]

Production

The design was built by C&C Yachts in the United States, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]

Design

The C&C 45 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig, a nearly plumb stem, a reverse transom, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 19,100 lb (8,664 kg) and carries 9,800 lb (4,445 kg) of ballast.[1][3]

The boat has a draft of 8.75 ft (2.67 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1][3]

The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 4JHE diesel engine of 44 hp (33 kW). The fuel tank holds 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 60 U.S. gallons (230 L; 50 imp gal).[1][3]

The design has a hull speed of 8.38 kn (15.52 km/h).[3][5]

See also

Similar sailboats

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Browning, Randy (2018). "C&C 45 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  2. ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "William H. Tripp, III". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "C&C 45". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  4. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "C&C Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  5. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 45". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 12 September 2018.[permanent dead link]
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