We are selling our C&C 24 after years of enjoyment by just a few owners (we are the 3rd). This is a true and tested design in the classic 1980’s style first built in 1975 and updated to this 2nd generation model. She is solidly laid up, built for speed (she has inboard genoa sheeting capability) with a 4’ draft, notchback, faired fin keel and full length transom hung rudder.
Zig Zag 5’s hull is a beautiful navy blue in nice condition and has bright white topsides.
Sails and Standing Rigging
She is a masthead sloop
All shrouds have been inspected and are in great shape
The roller furling system, head stay and genoa were new in 2019
135% genoa is crisp and in “like new” condition
Mainsail is in good, serviceable condition and mated with the big genoa has always provided a respectable turn of speed. Complimenting the sail inventory is an original spinnaker, which is included at no charge.
Running Rigging
Halyards run to cabin top winches
Additional temp halyard for spinnaker and light air sails is attached to the genoa halyard turnbuckle
Genoa and mainsail sheets are clean and slightly worn
Winches are working smoothly and properly, two winch handles are provided
New In 2023
New auxiliary (2023):
is a brand new Mercury 9.9, 4 stroke outboard on the upgraded Mercury 15/20 H.P. platform. ($3,120 in April of 2023)
It is coupled with a new Panther HD outboard bracket, capable of handling a 35 H.P. outboard
The inside stern was re-enforced with ¾” plywood and doesn’t budge or flex under power or other use
It has an automatic tilt function via a button on the outboard tiller arm
It has F/I, starts instantly cold, no warm up idle variation and can barely be heard under power
It has an alternator that can bring the battery bank to full capacity in just minutes
A new voltage regulator and wire management components were installed last summer, in the starboard cockpit locker
New electronics (2023):
AIS capable UHF radio
Garmin chart plotter/fish finder combo which includes the transponder and cable, a $250 option
It is swing mounted in the companionway for use underway. There is also a Jensen FM/CD stereo radio in the main cabin with Boze speakers.
Onboard:
V-berth forward with removable cushions in nice condition (see pics from 2009, but condition is very much the same)
Full length bunks port and starboard, settee between them attached to the mast support post
Alcohol stove that has been rebuilt and tested
To starboard is a sink with pump handle, side by side to an icebox cooler
Electric service panel to port with circuit breakers
Double battery switch handles two battery banks (currently one automotive battery for starter/onboard electrics, new 2023)
On Deck
Danforth anchor mounted on Shaeffer bow pulpit brackets, lots of rode length
SS Bow and stern pulpits
Lifelines with SS stanchions and opening gate on the port side
Portable boarding ladder, stored in cockpit locker
Main sail cover, in royal blue
Matching blue sunproof genoa trailing edge
there is a stanchion mounted charcoal grill
Zig Zag is on the hard for the winter in Middle River, MD, paid for and included thru 4/15/24.
A Realty Check
Be prepared to see a boat the is 40 years old … the porthole glazing in the main cabin is the worst spot, but wear and tare, chips and scratches show like sunspots on an old sailor’s face. But make no mistake that this is a quiet greyhound waiting for your hand on the tiller and wind in the sail
