**1983 C&C Custom 41 — Frankfort, Michigan**
Few names in North American yachting carry the quiet authority of C&C. Born of the legendary Canadian yard and the design pen of Robert Ball, the C&C 41 was conceived as a true performance cruiser: elegant under sail, honest in a seaway, and built with the strength and finish that made the brand a benchmark of its era. Roughly one hundred twenty-seven of these yachts left the molds — a limited, purposeful production that still draws discerning sailors who value pedigree over fashion.
This 1983 Custom 41 embodies that lineage. At approximately **40'9" LOA**, with a beam of nearly **13 feet** and a displacement in the region of **17,500 lb**, she offers the presence and motion of a serious offshore-capable yacht while remaining a rewarding coastal and Great Lakes companion. Her masthead sloop rig and balanced hull form are the hallmarks of C&C’s racing-informed cruising philosophy — boats meant to be sailed, not merely motored between harbors.
Thoughtful ownership has refined her further. The keel has been modified for **reduced draft with a wing**, expanding her reach into shallower anchorages and harbors without abandoning the sailing character that defines the class. In **2023** she was repowered with a **Yanmar 3JH40**, now showing approximately **110 hours** — a substantial investment that brings modern reliability, efficiency, and peace of mind under power. Her sail inventory is well considered for varied conditions: a mainsail, a #3 jib, and two light #1 genoas.
As originally equipped, the C&C 41 class typically carries on the order of **20 gallons of fuel** and **60 gallons of fresh water** (configurations can vary by hull and later updates). Combined with her recent Yanmar and adaptable draft profile, she presents as a yacht prepared for comfortable passages and unhurried exploration.
Located in the Frankfort, Michigan area, this C&C Custom 41 is offered for the next steward who appreciates Canadian craftsmanship, Robert Ball design, and a boat that has been meaningfully improved where it matters most.
Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Engel & Völkers Yachting. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
