C&C 99

The C&C 99 is an American sailboat, that was designed by Tim Jackett and entered production in 2002.[1][2][3]

C&C 99
Development
DesignerTim Jackett
LocationUnited States
Year2002
Builder(s)C&C Yachts
Boat
Boat weight9,265 lb (4,203 kg)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA32.50 ft (9.91 m)
LWL29.08 ft (8.86 m)
Beam10.83 ft (3.30 m)
Hull draft5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Engine typeVolvo 2020SD 19 hp (14 kW) diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast3,500 lb (1,588 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I (foretriangle height)46.00 ft (14.02 m)
J (foretriangle base)13.00 ft (3.96 m)
P (mainsail luff)40.50 ft (12.34 m)
E (mainsail foot)13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Sails
Mainsail area263.25 sq ft (24.457 m2)
Jib/genoa area299.00 sq ft (27.778 m2)
Total sail area562.25 sq ft (52.235 m2)
Racing
PHRF102 (average)

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

Design
The C&C 99 Prospector
The C&C 99 Prospector competing in the Barra Strait Cup, one leg of Race the Cape 2014 in the Bras d'Or Lake, Cape Breton Island.

The C&C 99 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly with from fiberglass. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 9,265 lb (4,203 kg) and carries and 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) of lead ballast.[1][2]

The design had a choice of keels. There was an option of a standard keel with a draft of 5.50 ft (1.68 m) and a deep keel with a draft of 6.50 ft (1.98 m). The deep draft keel was later removed as an option.[1]

The design was originally delivered with aluminium spars, but this was later changed to carbon fiber.[1]

The boat is fitted with a Volvo 2020SD 19 hp (14 kW) diesel inboard engine. Its fuel tank holds 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 40 U.S. gallons (150 L; 33 imp gal).[1]

The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 102 with a high of 108 and low of 96. It has a hull speed of 7.23 kn (13.39 km/h).[2]

See also

Similar sailboats

References
  1. Browning, Randy (2017). "C&C 99 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
  2. InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for C&C 99". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  3. Browning, Randy (2017). "Tim Jackett". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
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