C&C 3/4 Ton

The C&C 3/4 Ton is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by Robert W. Ball as an International Offshore Rule Three-Quarter Ton class racer and first built in 1974.

The design was developed into the C&C 33-1 later in 1974, using the same hull design and sailplan.

Production
The boat was built on a "semi custom" basis by C&C Yachts in Canada and they completed 15 examples in 1974.

Design
The C&C 3/4 Ton is a small racing keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 9800 lb and carries 4075 lb of ballast.

The boat has a draft of 5.50 ft with the standard keel fitted.

The design has a hull speed of 6.89 kn.

Operational history
The boat is supported by an active class club that organizes racing events, the IOR 3/4 ton Association.