Research 2011 - C and C Yachts - CC 99

If fast is fun, then sailing a C&C 99 will be more fun than you've had in a long time. She's a 32-footer that is race-ready with family and friends and cruiseworthy in civilized fashion, with undeniably rakish styling and a daring cockpit and deck layout. This is one sporty speedster...we'll understand completely when you order your hull in fire-engine-red.

Just a few numbers say a lot about the C&C 99's performance. The sail area-to-displacement ratio is 21.5, the righting moment is 883 foot pounds per degree, the “J” (foretriangle) dimension is 13 feet, and the area of the spinnaker, courtesy of an oversize 14-foot, 6-inch pole, is 1,026 square feet. Other vital ingredients of the speed recipe include an easily-driven canoe body with minimum wetted surface; a near-plumb bow to maximize waterline; a deep, balanced spade rudder; a high-lift-foil keel for windward efficiency. Sailors all over the country have noticed how quick the C&C 99 is—she won her class at Key West Race Week, and both Cruising World and SAIL magazine selected the C&C 99 as one of the best boats of the year.
Draft: 5 ft. 5 in.
Beam: 10 ft. 10 in.
Displacement: 9265
Fuel tank capacity: 23
Water tank capacity: 42
Standard features:
Hull
Hull construction is a vacuum infused BPA epoxy, unidirectional “E” glass, and synthetic cored laminate locally reinforced with carbon fiber.
The incredible adhesion properties of BPA epoxy allows the structural laminate to be comprised primarily of uni-directional fibers instead of chopped strand mat. Chopped strand mat is the cheapest, heaviest, and weakest component and dominates conventional polyester hull construction
Pound-for-pound an infused epoxy resin laminate is far stronger than any polyester resin laminate
Hull cosmetics are also enhanced by the extremely low shrinkage of epoxy resin vs. polyester resin and the reduction in overall resin content thus eliminating or reducing post-cure hull distortions found in conventional polyester laminates
The vacuum infusion process and strict resin control produces a hull laminate with 65% glass reinforcement content. The industry norm for polyester resin hull laminates is 25% glass content. Our laminating process produces a stronger yet lighter hull
Synthetic foam coring is used for maximum impact resistance, stiffness, strength, and light weight. The cored hull also offers superior hull insulating properties, both thermal and acoustical
The laminate in the keel area is reinforced with multiple plies of high-tensile carbon-fiber unidirectional reinforcements
Premium grade gelcoat provides superior gloss, fade resistance, and resistance to surface crazing
Interior is completely painted out for enhanced cosmetics and to seal interior laminate surfaces
Hull is backed by industry-leading, non-prorated, transferable 15-year no blister, hull structure warranty


Deck
Deck is a balanced composite laminate utilizing BPA epoxy resin, uni-directional “E”-glass reinforcement, and high strength/stiffness premium sealed balsa coring
Our custom resin infusion process creates the best resin to glass reinforcement ratio possible resulting in the stiffest, lightest, strongest deck in production boatbuilding
The deck is locally reinforced at high load areas with additional plies of bidirectional “E”-glass reinforcement
White, light gray, or optional white/sandstone and white/gray two-tone decks with patterned non-skid are available
Premium grade gelcoat provides superior gloss, resistance to fading, and resistance to crazing
Deck coring windows are located at all hardware installations to maintain the watertight integrity of the deck coring
Molded in aluminum backing plates on highly loaded deck hardware
Hull to deck joint is secured with 1/4-20 stainless machine screws installed on 4” centers through the full-length 6061 T6 aluminum backing plate imbedded in the hull flange. This method exceeds the recommended installation requirements of the ABS scantling for offshore sailing yachts.
Hull to deck joint is sealed with 3M 5200 adhesive sealant
Hinge-up carbon-fiber reinforced helm seat with gas shock support
Composite light RTM match-molded deck locker hatches assure strict thickness controls allowing accurate gasket seal of cockpit openings. Conventional construction uses single-sided moldings with painted raw fiberglass underside.
Walk-through transom with drop down ladder
Double lifeline gate at transom
Instrument pod integrated onto coach roof with convenient wire chase for instrument installations or additions


Keel/Ballast
3,500 lb.(1588 kg) State-of-the-art, high-lift fin design
38% ballast/displacement ratio
Keel design features extremely low center-of-gravity (CG) bulb-design that produces overall VCG at 9” below designed waterline for extraordinary stability, safety, and sail-carrying ability
Keel attached to hull with stainless steel bolts
All Lead, epoxy-coated keel provides maximum stability


Rudder
Elliptical, foam-cored rudder blade with unidirectional E-glass skins
NASA high lift, low drag rudder section for maximum control and performance
Oversize 304 stainless steel rudder post
Custom, IMS-inspired, 1:1 ratio ultra-responsive steering system with Edson bulkhead- mount 40” Destroyer wheel offering excellent visibility both under sail and under power
Stainless steel compass guard with cockpit table mount installed on steering pod
Emergency tiller supplied


Interior
Structural fiberglass longitudinal and athwartship grid bonded to hull and deck, utilizing methylmethacrylate adhesives providing superior structural bonding of key components vs. conventional production construction techniques.
Aerospace adhesive technology used in the attachment of internal furnishings to further stiffen the overall structure
Bulkheads and risers are pressure laminate or cherry-faced plywood
Ventilated, solid-stock varnished cherry panel locker doors with push button latch sets providing both friction closure for dockside convenience and fixed latching for security in a seaway
Ventilated panel varnished cherry passage doors with high quality locking latch hardware. Doors are mounted in laminated cherry doorframes
Light weight composite construction utilized in lockers and cabinets
Curved laminated cherry locker and cabinet trim
Cabinets and trim are varnished cherry
Mast- or cockpit-mounted, easily-moved varnished solid cherry table that folds to take up minimum interior space when not in use and for storage while racing
Lockers and cabinets are finished throughout and do not show raw fiberglass, plumbing, electrical runs or raw plywood edges
Cabin sole is varnished teak and holly with bilge maintenance access lift out with lift ring
Low maintenance FRP overhead
A selection of designer fabrics optimized for the marine environment is available for interior upholstery
Varnished cherry interior house side trim doubles as a full-length hand hold
Companionway handholds
Angled FRP and teak companionway steps offer non-slip surface and security in a seaway
Two-color interior gelcoat finish, cabins in sandstone, head and overhead in bright white
Ventilation/Fixed Portlights
Aft stateroom: (1) 5” X 15” portlight, optional cockpit opening port available
Head: (1) 10” X 10” deck hatch, fixed portlight
Main cabin: (1) 12” x 17” deck hatch; (1) companionway hatch, portlights port and starboard
Galley: (1) 5” X 15” portlight


Engine/Electrical
State-of-the-art 19 HP diesel saildrive with geared folding prop provides maximum horsepower to the prop and unmatched smoothness. No leaky stuffing box, engine intake thru-hull, shaft alignment or poor reverse performance
Single lever cockpit-mounted engine control
Superior engine access through hinge-up companionway steps and aft cabin removable engine compartment box
23-gallon (87.06 liter) fuel capacity in custom-built aluminum tank with remote gauge located in nav station
Racor fuel filter
White interior cabin dome lights and berth directional lights
USCG approved navigation lights
Electric sump pump with automatic float switch
Electric bilge pump with automatic float switch and manual override
Tinned copper wiring used throughout
12 Volt DC metered panel, with extensive spare breakers for future electrical installations
110 Volt AC shore power with distribution panel installed per ABYC recommended practices
110 VAC outlets in all cabins, GFI protected
50-foot shore power cord
30-amp battery charger
(2) 105-amp batteries with selector switch
Wiring is enclosed in PVC wiring conduits with additional conduit in place for future installations
All wiring is properly chafe protected where it passes through cabinetry, bulkheads, and interior liners
Bare copper bonding system includes, rigging, fuel tank and deck fitting, engine, and keel


Galley/Plumbing
2-Burner gimballed propane cook top with molded Granicote solid surface stove cover/serving tray
(1) 11 lb (5 kg) LPG tank
Remote sniffer and LPG shut off
9” deep molded Granicote solid surface galley sink and countertop
Storage under galley sink through ventilated varnished cherry door
Molded icebox with Granicote solid surface countertop. Four inches of insulation
Hot and cold pressure water with easy service access to pump and plumbing
Freshwater plumbing features polyethylene tubing and Whale mechanical fittings
All below-water hose connections are double-clamped for added security
Premium marine grade hoses throughout
Extensive lockers and shelves
42-gallon (159 liter) freshwater in custom-built aluminum tank
Forespar marelon thru-hull fittings throughout, UL approved and corrosion free
6 gallon (27.7 l) stainless steel water heater, operates on 110 VAC on engine near exchanger
Marine head with 20-gallon (75.71 liter) holding tank with deck pump out
Marine premium grade sanitation hoses with low odor permeability
Shower in head with drain to sump and automatic pump


Head
Pull-out premium grade head faucet for shower
Molded Granicote solid surface sink and countertops
Ample storage in upper vanity and sink locker through low-maintenance ventilated access doors
Forward cabin with hanging locker, shelved storage, and under-bunk storage access
Over-length V-berth for added comfort set low for easy access
Bunk-length main cabin settees fitted with contoured cushions


Accomodations
Water resistant storage in main cabin seatbacks accessed through gasketed doors
Furniture-grade bunk cushions
Main cabin has cherry cabinets throughout
6' 2” (1.88 m) headroom in main cabin
Full navigation station, finished in varnished cherry
Navigation locker with storage space for extensive electronic installations
Aft double berth
Storage below aft double berth
On-deck LPG storage well
Cockpit storage lockers
Large cockpit lazarette on starboard side


Spars/Rigging

Mast:
Novis Composites carbon-fiber mast for greater strength and stiffness, lower weight, increased safety margin, and improved performance
Black paint-coated double spreader design
Tapered mast section for reduced weight aloft
Tapered airfoil swept-back spreaders eliminate need for running backstays
Custom aluminum masthead includes sheaves for 2 headsail halyards, 2 main halyards and a crane for two spinnaker halyards
Cap/upper Shroud is ultra low stretch dyform wire rigging with forged turnbuckles
Intermediate and Lower shrouds, forestay, and backstay are 1 x 19 Stainless steel wire rigging with forged turnbuckles
Internal halyards
Mast-to-deck turnbuckle to carry running rigging loads
Custom stainless steel chain plate system ties to extensive internal FRP structure and hull
Masthead anchor light
Steaming light with foredeck illuminator
VHF wiring for masthead antenna
Spartite mast-sealing and chock system
Harken roller-furling with furling line led aft to cockpit
Minimum-height stainless steel stem tang keeps furling drum as low as possible maximizing headsail luff length


Boom:
Super durable black powder-coated aluminum boom
Single-line slab reefing led aft, one line for tack and clew
Internal 4:1 outhaul led aft to housetop winch and stopper
(3) Sheave outboard boom-end custom welded fabrication
(3) Sheave inboard boom-end custom welded fabrication
2-part boom topping lift
Solid boom vang with control line led aft to cabin top winch


Running Rigging
(1) Low stretch genoa halyard
(1) Low stretch main halyard
(2) Dacron genoa sheets
(1) Dacron mainsheet
(2) Traveler taglines
Double-ended backstay system with port- and starboard-led taglines, delivers 40:1 mechanical advantage
(2) Adjustable genoa track taglines led to cockpit


Deck Hardware
(2) Harken 44.2 Self-tailing primary winches located aft near helm
(2 ) Harken 32.2 Self-tailing cabin top winches
(1) six-line, (1) four-line deck organizers on cabin top lead to individual rope clutches
Custom-fabricated, highly-polished stainless steel stem plate with integral mooring line chocks
Bow and stern mooring cleats
24-inch tall double stainless steel bow and stern rails
24-inch tall stainless steel stanchions with double lifelines
C&C custom stainless steel stanchion bases designed for maximum strength and to provide maximum on-deck passage area
Boarding gate port and starboard with pelican hooks
Double transom boarding gate with pelican hooks
Molded foredeck anchor locker with overboard drain
C&C custom black-anodized aluminum toerails
Harken ball-bearing adjustable inboard genoa tracks and cars with adjustment lines led to cockpit
(2) Winch handles
Harken gross tune / fine tune mainsheet system
Harken mainsheet traveler with tagline adjustment
Custom-fabricated stainless steel mast collar with stainless halyard organizer plates
Harken deck turning blocks for aft-led halyards
On-deck drains to waterline outlet
All Harken deck running gear for low friction and ease of use
Lewmar Ocean Series size 60 aluminum foredeck hatch with fly screen
Lewmar Ocean Series size 30 aluminum main cabin vent hatch with fly screen
Lewmar size 10 vent hatch with fly screen
Lewmar size 0 vent ports in aft end of coach roof with screens
Large Lexan sliding companionway hatch on aluminum and delrin glides offers light and ventilation to cabin
Marine grade polymer lockable companionway hatch board.
Cabin top stainless steel handrails
Manual bilge pump mounted in cockpit
Offshore-ready, match-molded, gasketed cockpit hatch


Individual Options
Painted Hull Colors
2-color boot stripe
Spinnaker gear with aluminum spinnaker pole
Carbon-fiber retractable sprit gear
Carbon-fiber spinnaker pole
48” stainless steel wheel
Leather covered wheel
Cockpit opening portlight
Anchor roller
Hot & Cold cockpit shower
Y-valve & macerator for head
Additional battery
Flat screen TV with DVD
AM/FM/CD stereo with speakers in main cabin and cockpit
Microwave oven under cook top
Two burner LPG stove with oven in lieu of cooktop
12 volt DC refrigeration
Interior courtesy lighting
Ultraleather or Ultrasuede Interior fabric
Extensive electronics selection
Additional forward halyard(s) (spinnaker or genoa)


C&C Sails
Cruising Dacron
Fully-battened Dacron mainsail
135% Dacron Genoa
Sunbrella Sail cover