1981 C&C 32 CB - C&C YACHTS FOR SALE

Timeless 32' Sailing Yacht (1981) — United States

A study in classic proportion and purposeful cruising, this 32-foot sailing yacht captures the elegance of a bygone era while delivering the dependable comfort today’s sailors expect. With a beamy 10-foot stance and a strong, sea-kindly fiberglass build, she moves with quiet authority—equally content ghosting along a morning breeze or settling into a secure anchorage at day’s end.

On deck, the clean, uncluttered layout invites confident handling. Broad fiberglass decks and secure coamings provide sure footing, while the balanced helm rewards a light touch. Her substantial underwater profile offers reassuring tracking and a steady ride offshore, inspiring the kind of trust that makes longer passages feel effortless. She is a yacht that prefers to be sailed—simply, gracefully, and with poise.

Below, an inviting cabin welcomes you with the warmth and charm that define a true classic. A comfortable salon gathers friends around a meal or a nightcap, while the practical galley supports easy onboard living. A private head serves the accommodations, with thoughtful storage throughout to keep life tidy at sea. With a 39-gallon freshwater capacity and efficient systems, she’s well suited to weekends away and unhurried coastal adventures.

Under power, a single Yanmar inboard diesel provides the reliability skippers prize. Smooth, economical, and reassuringly simple, it’s the ideal partner for close-quarters maneuvering and quiet harbor entries. A 20-gallon fuel supply underscores her go-anywhere spirit, giving you the range to choose the horizon that suits your mood.

Built in 1981, this yacht embodies the durability of solid fiberglass construction and the enduring lines that never go out of style. The sense of proportion is just right: substantial enough to feel secure in a seaway, yet compact enough to be easily managed by a cruising couple. Lying in the United States and ready to be sailed, she offers the rare blend of romance, practicality, and value that defines the most beloved sailing yachts.

Ideal as a coastal cruiser, a pocket liveaboard, or a capable passage-maker for the adventurous, she wears many hats with natural elegance. For sailors drawn to authenticity, simplicity, and the quiet luxury of time on the water, this 32-footer delivers.

Yacht category keywords: Sailing Yacht, Cruiser, Classic, Bluewater, Coastal Cruiser, Pocket Cruiser, Liveaboard, Weekend Cruiser, Inboard Diesel, Fiberglass Sailboat

Description

C&C Centerboard Model 1981 is a classic all‑around sailing yacht that blends spirited performance with go‑anywhere versatility. With the centerboard lowered she points confidently upwind; raised, she slips into shallow anchorages with ease. Built on a stout, long‑lasting hull, she is equally at home cruising or squaring up on a start line. Power comes from a Yanmar Diesel 2QM15 producing 15 hp, and control is assured by wheel pedestal steering. Draft is 4' with the board up and 6'9" with the board down, while a 10.25' beam provides a stable, comfortable platform underway. The sail inventory is generous and ready: a Quantum mainsail in great condition, Quantum genoas at 150% and 135%, plus multiple spinnakers including an asymmetric spinnaker, giving you the right canvas for every breeze. Navigation and instrumentation include a Garmin Plotter 740s, knot meter, depth, and radio. On deck and at the dock she is fully prepared with a full set of fenders and dock lines, a dependable plow anchor, and a brand‑new propane grill. Much more galley equipment and boating gear are aboard, rounding out a capable, ready‑to‑sail package.