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1976 C&C 30 Sloop Sailboat with single inboard diesel power...

With over 800 built, the C&C 30 Mk1 is, arguably, one of Canada's most successful racer/cruisers.

Production began in 1973 and ceased in 1985 -- a 12-year period that represents the longest production run of any single design version in the history of C&C Yachts. Although more 27s were built, in excess of 1,000, over a similar 12-year production period, with four distinct design phases, the 27 underwent comparatively continual change in relation to the 30, having only the one design version. By comparison with a more modern and also very successful sibling, the C&C 41 underwent significantly more changes over the course of its production run than the 30. According to Steve Kiemele, of South Shore Yachts, "The 30 didn't need any changes, it held its appeal. This makes it `The Classic'." If it ain't broke... The 30 is generally described as an all round, user- friendly boat, forgiving, comfortable and easy to handle, with a reputation as one of the stiffest C&C ever built. Given these qualities, the 30 is the consummate cruiser. It is probably for this reason that it did not receive the design scrutiny of many of its siblings; it was ideally suited for its design requirement -- cruising.
- John Boros in Canadian yachting.

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