C&C 33 Mk II
Built 1984–1988 by C&C Yachts
About the C&C 33 Mk II
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Built
- 1984–1988
- Builder
- C&C Yachts
- Designer
- C&C Design Team (Robert Ball)
- Length
- 32.58 ft
- Waterline
- 26.17 ft
- Beam
- 10.5 ft
- Draft
- 6.33 ft
- Displacement
- 9,450 lb
- Ballast
- 3,975 lb
- Hull
- fiberglass-cored
- Hull / keel
- fin keel
- Rig
- sloop
- Propulsion
- inboard
- Water
- 30 gal
- Holding
- 24 gal
- Number built
- 200
- Stern thruster
- not fitted
- Steering
- Edson
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
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Fuel unknown
“18 U.S. gallons (68 L; 15 imp gal)” — search excerpt, en.wikipedia.org · “18 gal (earlier catalog dispute)” — spec database, sailboatdata.com · “20-gal aluminum tank (earlier catalog dispute)” — review, practical-sailor.comUnresolved: spec databases and their copies say 18 gal, Practical Sailor says 20, and no brochure or owner's manual figure could be checked. If a C&C brochure gave 15 imperial gallons, both 18 US gal and a rounded 20 could come from it, but that's speculation.
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Water 30 gal
“30 U.S. gallons (110 L; 25 imp gal)” — search excerpt, en.wikipedia.orgOnly a copy of the spec database's figure agrees. C&C was a Canadian builder, so the gallon unit is uncertain.
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Water heater unknown
“A three-burner, propane stove with oven also was standard, as was hot-and-cold pressurized water.” — review, practical-sailor.comOne magazine review (Practical Sailor) says hot and cold pressure water was standard, along with 120 V shore power, but gives no capacity. No second source confirms it, so it isn't shown as standard here.
Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.
Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
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Bow thruster unknown
No source mentions a thruster on the C&C 33 Mk II.
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Stern thruster not fitted
Nothing was found either way; our earlier figure of none appears to be an assumption.
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Steering Edson
“A big Edson destroyer wheel ... Steering is with the standard 36-inch destroyer wheel. Throttle and shift controls are i” — review, practical-sailor.comPractical Sailor gives a standard 36-inch Edson destroyer wheel on a pedestal with built-in engine controls. It doesn't say whether the mechanism is chain-and-wire or geared, and no Edson data sheet for the 33 Mk II was found; the Edson brand rests on this one magazine.
Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.
Sources disagree on engines, fuel tank — left blank rather than guessed.
Distinct from the C&C 33 Mk I (1974-77). Practical Sailor says only the forward hull panels are balsa-cored, with the rest solid mat and roving; the larger C&Cs of the period (35, 38, 41, 44) are cored throughout. Standard fin keel about 6.3 ft; a keel/centerboard version (board inside a shallow keel, 4.33 ft up / 6.5 ft down) was offered. Shroud chainplates are tied to the hull by stainless rods. Fuel capacity and engine hp are disputed (see disputed). Practical Sailor says "over 200" were built; sailboatdata gives exactly 200.
Engines fitted
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Yanmar 2GM — 20 hp, diesel, single
standard
Wikipedia (Mark II, 1984-88): fitted with a Yanmar 2GM diesel, quoted at 20 hp. The 2GM family was rated 15-18 hp, so the hp figure may be rounded; only one source read.Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Generator
No source mentions a generator for the C&C 33 Mk II.
Known problems for this model
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Keel smile / keel bolt corrosion hull
The bolted external lead keel can work loose and show a crack at the hull joint, letting water reach the bolts; inspect or drop the keel before purchase and re-torque the bolts periodically.practical-sailor.com
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Rudder and skeg condition steering
The rudder is glass over a welded stainless web on a stainless stock, with a small skeg ahead; inspect both carefully.practical-sailor.com
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Shift cable adjustment and clutch wear engine
An owner reported premature clutch failure from a badly installed and adjusted shift cable, so check the transmission cable setup.practical-sailor.com
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Tight engine compartment engine
The Yanmar 2GM fits tightly, though access is available from the companionway steps, side panels and the cockpit locker.practical-sailor.com
Engines & parts
Yanmar 2GM / 2GM20F parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Yanmar 2GM”
Well supported by Yanmar dealers and aftermarket; stainless mixing elbows that replace the OEM part numbers are widely sold.
Parts sources: Mack Boring & Parts (Yanmar distributor), HDI Marine (stainless exhaust elbows), Parts4Engines
Common problems (2)
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Nearly blocked mixing elbow exhaust
Owners find the exhaust port of the mixing elbow almost completely blocked while the engine still runs; a failed U-elbow has also let water into a cylinder and cracked a piston.sailnet.com · practical-sailor.com
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Noise and vibration from soft mounts engine
Worn soft engine mounts are a common cause of the vibration owners complain about; better aftermarket mounts are available.practical-sailor.com
Maker’s service schedule (2)
| Fuel filters & water separator | 250 hrs | “The normal replacement interval for the element is 250 hours ... Filter cleaning First time 50 hours Filter element repl” — manufacturer, c320.org |
| Air filter / intake silencer | 250 hrs | “Washing period Every 250 hours” — manufacturer, c320.org |
Service part numbers (10)
| Oil filter | Yanmar 119305-35170 Replaces 119305-35151, 119660-35150 |
“2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 119305-35170 FILTER ASSY, D68XL65” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “Suitable for: ... Yanmar 2GM, Yanmar 2GMF, Yanmar 2GM20, Yanmar 2GM20-YEU, Yanmar 2GM20F” — dealer, marinepartsystem.com |
| Fuel filter | Yanmar 104500-55710 | “Fuel Filter Element 1 104500-55710 / Fuel Filter O-Ring 1 24341-000440” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 104500-55710 ELEMENT, FUEL FILTER” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller Japan-built 2GM / 2GM20(F) (serial not starting with E) |
Yanmar 124223-42092 | “Impeller 1 124223-42092 / Impeller Gasket 1 124223-42110” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 124223-42092 IMPELLER, PUMP” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller European-built GM-YEU (serial starting with E) |
Yanmar 128990-42570 Replaces 128990-42200 |
“Impeller & O-ring Kit-128990-42570 For the GM series engines with serial numbers beginning with an E” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “(Supersedes part number: 128990-42200) ... GM-YEU series engines:(Serial number begins with an E)2GM20-YEU” — dealer, palmerpower.com |
| Drive belt | Yanmar 25132-003700 | “Alternator Belt 1 25132-003700” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 25132-003700 V-BELT, A37” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Drive belt | Yanmar 104511-78780 | “S/W Pump Belt 1 104511-78780” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 104511-78780 V-BELT, M/19” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Air filter | Yanmar 128270-12540 | “Air Filter Element 1 128270-12540” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 128270-12540 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Zinc / anode raw-water 2GM / 2GM20; also sold for the F (heat-exchanger) versions |
Yanmar 27210-200300 | “27210-200300 Yanmar Engine Zinc Anode For 2GM(D), 3GM(D), 2GM20, 3GM30” — dealer, zincsforboats.com · “It fits Yanmar 2GM, 2GM20F, 2GM15, 2GM20, 3GM30F, 3GMF, 3HMF, 3GM30H engines.” — dealer, deltadieselparts.com |
| Thermostat 2GM20F / 2GMF (fresh-water cooled) |
Yanmar 121750-49800 | “Thermostat 1 121750-49800 / Thermostat Gasket 1 129350-49541” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “Thermostat for Yanmar 2GMF, 3GMF, 3HMF, 2GM20F, 3GM30F, 3HM35F / REC121750-49800” — dealer, marineparts.eu |
| Thermostat 2GM / 2GM20 (raw-water cooled) |
Yanmar 105582-49200 | “Replaces Yanmar Marine 105582-49200 ... 1GM, 2GM, 3GM, 1GM10, 2GM20, 3GM30” — dealer, repowermarine.com · “1GM10, 2GM20 & 3GM30 Thermostat to fit raw water cooled engine versions ... equivalent to 105582-49200” — dealer, parts4engines.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Steering
Edson — Pedestal chain-and-wire steering parts: good
Edson (New Bedford, MA) still sells service parts: chain-and-wire kits, sprockets, idlers, pull-pull conduit steering and internal pedestal parts, and keeps steering data sheets by boat model, many decades old.
Parts sources: Edson Marine (service parts)
Common problems (3)
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Old or slack steering wire steering
Edson advises replacing steering wire about every five years, checking tension with the wheel locked, and inspecting under load annually; owners often find decades-old stiff wire.usna.edu · youtube.com
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Lubrication and fastener checks steering
Chain, wire, sheaves and pedestal bearings need regular oiling or greasing, and clevis/cotter pins and bolts should be checked monthly to avoid failures.usna.edu
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Replacing engine control cables in the pedestal steering
Swapping throttle/shift cables inside an Edson pedestal is a common owner job requiring removal of the wheel shaft sprocket pin.forums.sailboatowners.com
Edson — Traditional geared steerers (worm / rack-and-pinion) parts: good
Edson says its traditional wheels and geared steerers are still available, now built with modern materials; rack-and-pinion steerers are offered for transom-hung and inboard rudders.
Parts sources: Edson Marine (traditional steerers)
Model sources (6)
sailboatdata.com · practical-sailor.com · listingsport.com · boats.com · youtube.com · en.wikipedia.org
Other C&C models
- C&C 27 Mk III 1974–1981
- C&C 30 Mk I 1973–1985
- C&C 34 1977–?
- C&C 35 Mk III ?–1987
Researched from public sources. Spotted an error? The sources are listed above — tell us what they got wrong.