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Uncompromising performance and comfort
Using the latest technology in boatbuilding allows the designer latitude to deliver raceboat performance while maintaining cruising comfort. The new 115 is the latest embodiment of C&C's dedication to this seemingly contradictory ideal and to leading the industry in all facets of boatbuilding technology.

With her BPA epoxy resin infused, eglass, and synthetic core hull laminate, BPA epoxy resin infusion deck, and a carbon-fiber mast and rudder as standard equipment, the 115 maintains high octane performance ratios yet an interior that features two separate cabins, luxurious main cabin, sit-down nav station, large galley, and head with stall shower. Others try to match what we're doing at C&C Yachts, but without the advanced building technology we've designed and employ, they simply do not have the tools required.

The C&C 115's long waterline (33 feet) produces a very impressive 147 displacement/length ratio. Her BPA epoxy hull laminate consists of an all uni-directional e-glass structural laminate locally reinforced with uni-directional carbon fiber and sandwiched on sythetic foam coring. The laminate is carefully placed in the mold dry, and vacuum bagged and the resin is then infused into the matrix. Building the laminate this way produces the lightest, strongest, and stiffest structure possible and the weight saved can be used for interior appointments and additional ballast further enhancing the 115's performance and livability. The bulbed 4,200-lb lead keel has an extremely low center of gravity producing a high righting moment allowing a powerful sailplan resulting in a sail area/displacement ratio of 23.1.
Draft: 6 ft. 8 in.
Beam: 11 ft. 11 in.
Displacement: 11800
Fuel tank capacity: 26
Water tank capacity: 70
Standard features:
Hull

• Hull construction is a vacuum infused BPA epoxy, unidirectional “E” glass, and synthetic cored laminate locally reinforced with carbon fiber.

• Carbon fiber uni-directional reinforcements in way of keel, chain plates and centerline for high strength and rigidity

• 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 BPA 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 is reinforced with multiple plies of high-tensile carbon-fiber unidirectional reinforcements in highly loaded areas of the hull

• 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 a transferable 15-year no blister, hull structure warranty
Deck

• Deck is a balanced composite laminate utilizing Phenol B epoxy resin, unidirectional “E”-glass reinforcement, and high strength/stiffness Baltek 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 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

• 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 housetop with convenient wire chase for instrument installations or additions

• Bonded-in aluminum hardware backers
Keel/Ballast

• 4,200 lb. (1905.1 kg) state-of-the-art, high-lift fin design

• 36% ballast/displacement ratio

• Keel attached to hull with stainless steel bolts

• Keel design features extremely low center-of-gravity (CG) bulb-design that

produces overall VCG below designed waterline for extraordinary stability, safety, and sail-carrying ability

• All lead, epoxy-coated keel provides maximum stability
Rudder

• Elliptical, foam-cored rudder blade with unidirectional E-glass and carbon fiber skins

• NASA high lift, low drag rudder section for maximum control and performance

• Carbon-fiber, custom rudder post

• Custom, IMS-inspired, 1:1 ratio ultra-responsive steering system with Edson bulkhead-mount 60” Destroyer wheel in a trough offering excellent visibility both under sail and under power

• Stainless steel compass guard installed on steering pod

• Emergency tiller supplied
Interior

• Structural fiberglass longitudinal and athwartship grid bonded to hull and deck, utilizing high-strength epoxy adhesives and methylmethacrylate adhesives providing superior structural bonding of key components vs. low tech 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 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

• Varnished drop leaf solid cherry table that folds to take up minimum interior space when not in use and 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

• Forward stateroom: (1) 24” X 24” deck hatch, (1) 12” x 17” deck hatch

• Aft stateroom: (1) 5” x 15” opening portlight, optional cockpit opening port available

• Head: (1) 5” x 15” opening portlight, fixed portlight

• Main cabin: (1) 12” x 17” deck hatch; (1) companionway hatch, portlights port and starboard
Engine/Electrical

• State-of-the-art 28 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 with removable handle to avoid snagging running rigging when under sail

• Superior engine access through hinge-up companionway steps and aft cabin removable engine compartment box

• 26-gallon (98.42 L) 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

• 50-foot shore power cord

• 10 KW inverter/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

• Courtesy floor lighting in cabin and cockpit
Galley

• 2-Burner gimballed propane stove with oven

• (1) 11 lb (4.99 kg) LPG tankd

• Y-valve & macerator for head

• Remote sniffer and LPG shut off

• Molded Granicote solid surface countertop with large, molded 8” deep sink

• 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-waterline hose connections are double-clamped for added security

• Premium marine grade hoses throughout

• Extensive lockers and shelves

• 70-gallons (264.98 L) freshwater with two tanks

• Forespar marelon thru-hull fittings throughout, UL approved and corrosion free

• 6 gallon (27.1 l) stainless steel water heater, operates on 110 VAC or engine heat exchanger
Head

• Marine head with 20-gallon (75.71 L) holding tank with deck pump out

• Marine premium grade sanitation hoses with low odor permeability

• Separate shower stall with plexiglass enclosures and molded seat

• Shower in head with drain to sump and automatic pump

• 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
Accomodations

• Forward cabin with lockers, hanging locker and shelved storage

• Hinge-up V-berth with storage under

• Over-length V-berth for added comfort set low for easy access

• Bunk-length main cabin settees fitted with contoured cushions

• Water resistant storage in main cabin seatbacks accessed through gasketed doors

• Furniture-grade bunk cushions

• Main cabin has cherry cabinets throughout

• 6' 4” (1.93 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 port side
Spars


Mast:

• 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 carbon masthead includes sheaves for 1 main, 1 genoa and 2 spin/wing halyards

• Low stretch rod standing rigging with fixed turn buckles

• 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

• Spartite mast-sealing and chock system

• Harken roller-furling with furling line led aft to cockpit or Harken carbo racing foil

• Minimum-height stainless steel stem tang keeps furling drum as low as possible maximizing headsail luff length

• Remote panel hydraulic backstay adjuster


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 housetop

• Cunningham led to housetop


Running Rigging:

• 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 housetop

• Cunningham led to housetop


Deck Hardware

• (2) Harken 46.2 self-tailing primary winches

• (2) Harken 40.2 self-tailing housetop winches

• (2) Harken 46.2 self tailing secondary winches

• Deck organizers on housetop to accommodate 10 aft sail control leads led to individual rope clutches

• Bow and stern mooring cleats

• 24-inch tall double stainless steel bow and stern rails

• 24-inch tall stainless steel stanchions with double lifelines in toe rail mount bases

• 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. Low aft for hiking comfort

• Harken ball-bearing adjustable genoa tracks and cars with adjustment lines led to cockpit

• (2) Winch handles

• 2:1 mainsheet w/stoppers lead to cockpit winches

• Harken mainsheet windward sheeting 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 and V-berth vent hatch with fly screen

• Large Lexan sliding companionway hatch on aluminum and delrin glides offers light and ventilation to cabin

• Marine grade polymer lockable companionway hatch board

• Housetop stainless steel handrails

• Manual bilge pump mounted in cockpit

• Offshore-ready, match-molded, gasketed cockpit hatch

• Harken genoa sheet turning blocks

• Lewmar size 0 opening portlight in head and aft cabin

• Spinnaker gear or sprit gear including secondary winches
Individual Options

• Painted Hull Colors

• Deck with contrasting non-skid

• 2-color boot stripe

• Carbon-fiber spinnaker pole in lieu of standard aluminum

• Electric primary winches 46.2

• Leather covered wheel

• Tall guard at wheel for instrument mounting

• (2) cockpit opening portlights

• Anchor roller

• Hot & cold cockpit shower

• Heart Link 2000 inverter control

• Cabin fans

• Additional battery

• 12V DC outlets - 1 nav station, 1 at the helm

• Dockside pressure water

• Flat screen TV with DVD

• AM/FM/CD stereo with speakers

• Microwave oven under cook top

• 12 volt DC refrigeration

• Marine Air reverse cycle AC system

• Ultraleather or Ultrasuede Interior fabric

• Extensive electronics selection

• Additional forward wing halyard(s) (spinnaker or genoa)

• Harken Battcar system

• Spinnaker padeyes mounted on toe rail

• 10' x 1.25” spin pole track w/Forespar car and tagline

• Spinnaker pole topping lift

• Harken medium lazy jack kit

C&C Sails

Cruising Dacron Package:

• Fully-battened Dacron mainsail

• Sunbrella Mainsail Cover

• 108% Dacron, rollerfurling Genoa with UV luff