C&CMasthead Sloop1978

C&C 26 Encounter Parts

Lines here are cut for this rig

Rig
Masthead Sloop
I
33 ft
J
11.5 ft
P
27.8 ft
E
9.5 ft
Full specifications
Different version? Compare 14 related rigs
ModelIJPE
C&C 26 Encounter this page3311.527.89.5
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C&C 25-231.51126.59.5
C&C 25-2 IB31.51126.59.5
C&C 25 IB31.51126.510
C&C 25 IB Saildrive31.51126.510
C&C 25 MK II31.51126.59.5
C&C 25 OB31.51126.510
C&C 27-1 IB3311.828.510.5
C&C 27-1 OB3311.828.510.5
C&C 27-1 TM3511.829.89.8
C&C 27-2 < 9143711.83110
C&C 27-2 +9153711.23110
C&C 27-3 IB35.510.130.510.8

Feet, from MAURIPRO Sailboat Data. If your mast or boom differs from every row, send us your measurements before ordering.

Line type
Grade
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Halyards 12

  • Cruising

    Mainsail Halyard

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    66 ft (20.1 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $225.01 USD
    $167.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Mainsail Halyard

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    66 ft (20.1 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $528.50 USD
    $392.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • Club Racing

    Mainsail Halyard

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    66 ft (20.1 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $614.68 USD
    $456.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Mainsail Halyard

    Diameter
    6 mm (1/4 in)
    Length
    66 ft (20.1 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $553.69 USD
    $411.00 USD

    Available to order · 10 options

  • Cruising

    Genoa Halyard

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    75 ft (22.9 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $265.78 USD
    $197.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Genoa Halyard

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    75 ft (22.9 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $321.04 USD
    $238.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • Club Racing

    Genoa Halyard

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    75 ft (22.9 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $800.58 USD
    $594.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Genoa Halyard

    Diameter
    6 mm (1/4 in)
    Length
    75 ft (22.9 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $738.35 USD
    $548.00 USD

    Available to order · 10 options

  • Cruising

    Spinnaker Halyard

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    78 ft (23.8 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $269.08 USD
    $199.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Spinnaker Halyard

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    78 ft (23.8 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $329.87 USD
    $244.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • Club Racing

    Spinnaker Halyard

    Diameter
    6 mm (1/4 in)
    Length
    78 ft (23.8 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $321.04 USD
    $238.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Spinnaker Halyard

    Diameter
    6 mm (1/4 in)
    Length
    78 ft (23.8 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $744.54 USD
    $552.00 USD

    Available to order · 10 options

  • View moreAll C&C 26 Encounter halyards & sheets

Made up to the lengths computed from the C&C 26 Encounter's rig dimensions above. Colour and taper are chosen when you add to cart.

Sheets & guys 14

  • Cruising

    Genoa Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    39 ft (11.9 m)
    Hardware
    None listed
    $62.13 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Genoa Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    39 ft (11.9 m)
    Hardware
    Soft shackle
    List Price:  $222.86 USD
    $160.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • Club Racing

    Genoa Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    39 ft (11.9 m)
    Hardware
    Soft shackle
    List Price:  $235.27 USD
    $169.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Genoa Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    39 ft (11.9 m)
    Hardware
    Soft shackle
    List Price:  $314.18 USD
    $228.00 USD

    Available to order · 8 options

  • Cruising

    Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    52 ft (15.8 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $303.25 USD
    $225.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    52 ft (15.8 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $270.49 USD
    $200.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • Club Racing

    Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    52 ft (15.8 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $738.01 USD
    $547.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    52 ft (15.8 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $832.35 USD
    $617.00 USD

    Available to order · 8 options

  • Cruising

    Spinnaker Guy

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    41 ft (12.5 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $323.60 USD
    $240.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Spinnaker Guy

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    41 ft (12.5 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $825.17 USD
    $612.00 USD

    Available to order · 8 options

  • Club Racing

    Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    52 ft (15.8 m)
    Hardware
    None listed
    List Price:  $231.64 USD
    $171.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    52 ft (15.8 m)
    Hardware
    None listed
    List Price:  $325.95 USD
    $242.00 USD

    Available to order · 8 options

  • Cruising

    Gennaker Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    52 ft (15.8 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $303.25 USD
    $225.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Gennaker Sheet

    Diameter
    8 mm (5/16 in)
    Length
    52 ft (15.8 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $659.15 USD
    $489.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • View moreAll C&C 26 Encounter halyards & sheets

Made up to the lengths computed from the C&C 26 Encounter's rig dimensions above. Colour and taper are chosen when you add to cart.

Compare grades

GradeRope, as described on each productColoursTapered optionFromFilter
Cruising7 lines Cruiser XTS Polyester Double Braid Up to 5 No $62.13
Performance Cruise6 lines DX Performance SK38 with polyester cover Up to 4 No $160.00
Club Racing6 lines S Cup (Stirotec with polyester cover) Up to 7 Yes $169.00
Grand Prix Racing7 lines DX Cup Dyneema SK78 core with polyester coverTN Racing - Stirotex core / Technora Polyester cover Up to 5 Yes $228.00

Rope names are quoted from each product's own description; prices are the lowest option for the C&C 26 Encounter. Not sure which grade suits your sailing? Ask us.

Winches 2

Spinnaker poles 1

Blocks 5

  • Harken Block

    Carbo 57mm Single

    Fiddle

    Sized for this boat · Mainsheet block A (4:1 fiddle)

    $68.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken Block

    Carbo 57mm Single

    Ratchet Fiddle - 150 Cam-Matic / Becket

    Sized for this boat · Mainsheet block B (4:1 fiddle)

    List Price:  $251.30 USD
    $220.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Schaefer

    Schaefer Stand up Spring Loaded

    Lined Slide - Aluminum - For: 1.0 in (25.0 mm) T-Track

    Sized for this boat · Genoa lead block

    $261.00 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken Block

    Carbo 40mm Single

    Fiddle

    Sized for this boat · Boom vang fiddle block (4:1)

    $53.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken Block

    Carbo 40mm Single

    Fiddle - 471 Carbo-Cam / Becket

    Sized for this boat · Boom vang fiddle block with cam (4:1)

    $149.95 USD

    Available to order

  • View moreAll blocks

Traveler & genoa cars 5

  • Harken

    Harken Traveler Car 7/8 in (22.0 mm)

    Stand-Up Toggle

    Sized for this boat · Traveler car (Standard 3:1)

    List Price:  $263.05 USD
    $231.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken Block

    Carbo 29mm Single

    Fixed Head

    Sized for this boat · Traveler control block

    $17.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken End Controls

    For Travelers: 7/8 in (22.0 mm)

    Double Sheave and Cam Cleat (Pair)

    Sized for this boat · Traveler end controls

    List Price:  $507.30 USD
    $446.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken

    Harken Slider Car 7/8 in (22.0 mm)

    Pinstop

    Sized for this boat · Genoa lead car (pinstop slider)

    List Price:  $252.25 USD
    $221.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken Block

    Cruising ESP Aluminum 40mm Single

    Teardrop Footblock

    Sized for this boat · Genoa sheet footblock

    $75.66 USD

    Available to order

  • View moreAll travelers, tracks & genoa cars

Tracks are sold by length and are not included. Ask us for the track to suit your boat.

Mainsail covers 3

Parts marked "Sized for this boat" are chosen from the manufacturers' sizing guides (Harken, Forespar, Schaefer) using this boat's published dimensions. Check your boat's equipment before ordering.

Specifications

BuilderC&C
DesignerC&C
Years built1978
RigMasthead Sloop
HullFin w/spade rudder
ConstructionYachts
Length overall26 ft 7.9 m
Waterline length23 ft 7 m
Beam10.2 ft 3.1 m
Displacement6,120 lb 2,776 kg
I · foretriangle height33 ft 10.06 m
J · foretriangle base11.5 ft 3.51 m
P · mainsail luff27.8 ft 8.47 m
E · mainsail foot9.5 ft 2.9 m
Forestay length11.5 ft 3.5 m
100% jib area189.8 sq ft 17.6 m²
Mainsail area142.6 sq ft 13.2 m²
Jib + mainsail area332.4 sq ft 30.9 m²
Cruising spinnaker area322.6 sq ft 30.1 m²
I 33.0 J 11.5 E 9.5 P 27.8
Sail plan drawn to scale from the rig dimensions above, in feet. Hull and keel are schematic.

Source: MAURIPRO Sailboat Data, updated 2026-07-01. Always confirm against your own boat.

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Questions

What C&C 26 Encounter parts does MAURIPRO carry?

The C&C 26 Encounter page lists halyards and sheets made up to this boat's rig lengths, mainsail covers, sails, winches, blocks, travelers, genoa cars, boom vangs and spinnaker poles sized with manufacturer guides where the boat size allows. Prices and availability shown are live from our catalogue.

How do I know a part fits my C&C 26 Encounter?

Halyards and sheets are made up to lengths computed from the C&C 26 Encounter's published rig dimensions (I, J, P, E). Other parts are matched with manufacturer sizing guides and are labelled as sized for this boat. Fit can still depend on your boat's year, builder and rig, so check the product details or ask our technical team before you order.

Where can I find the C&C 26 Encounter rig dimensions?

Our C&C 26 Encounter Sailboat Data page lists the rig dimensions (I, J, P, E) and other published data we hold for this boat. Figures come from a sailboat database and may differ from your boat as built.