1971 / 2011  C&C 43 – Mme Caprice

Mme Caprice is one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime yachts that is difficult to adequately describe.

The legendary C&C 43s, built by Bruckmann, are renowned for their strength, performance and exceptional sailing characteristics. Powerful, fast and beautifully balanced, these yachts were built to sail, and Mme Caprice is an extraordinary example of what can be achieved when one is restored without compromise.

Originally built in 1971, Mme Caprice underwent an extensive rebuild and refit beginning in 2003 and continuing through 2007, with the project substantially completed in 2011. More than 7,000 hours of craftsmanship went into her transformation, with the yacht taken back to her bare bones and meticulously rebuilt.

The result is something very different from a typical 1971 C&C 43.

"Iconic" may be the best way to describe the transformation of this thoroughbred offshore racer into an elegant luxury racer/cruiser. Virtually every aspect of the yacht received attention during the rebuild, combining the strength, pedigree and sailing performance of the original C&C design with extensively renewed systems, equipment, finishes and accommodations.

Since completion of the major portion of her rebuild, Mme Caprice has served as a showpiece for what is possible when one of these legendary yachts is restored and customized to an exceptionally high standard. The quality of the workmanship and attention to detail are apparent throughout.

Her appeal, however, goes well beyond appearance. Beneath the beautifully finished exterior remains the heart of a C&C 43 — a powerful offshore sailing yacht with a genuine performance pedigree. These boats were designed to be sailed, and Mme Caprice combines that performance with the comfort and refinement of a custom luxury yacht.

Always freshwater sailed, Mme Caprice represents a very unusual opportunity in today's market. She is not simply an older C&C that has received periodic upgrades. She is the product of thousands of hours devoted to rebuilding, refining and preserving an important Canadian performance yacht while transforming her into something truly unique.

For the knowledgeable sailor who appreciates C&C and Bruckmann craftsmanship, Mme Caprice deserves serious consideration. She offers the character and pedigree of a classic offshore racer, the elegance of a custom yacht and a level of restoration rarely encountered in a vessel of this vintage.

Principal Specifications:

• Beam: 12' 10"
• Draft: 7' 0"
• Displacement: 21,500 lbs
• Ballast: 9,950 lbs
• Fuel Capacity: 50 US gal
• Fresh Water Capacity: 60 US gal
• Holding Tank: 20 US gal
• Hot Water: 11 US gal – 110V and engine supplied

Mechanical & Electrical:

• Yanmar 55 HP turbo diesel – 2010
• Under 100 engine hours
• Folding Varifold propeller
• Bow thruster
• Northern Lights 5 kW generator
• Prosine 3 kW inverter
• Xantrex XC5012 charger for power winches, engine and generator batteries
• Xantrex 20-amp charger for windlass and thruster batteries
• 600 Ah AGM house battery bank
• 230 Ah AGM power winch battery bank
• Separate battery banks for windlass, bow thruster, engine and generator
• New 50-gallon stainless-steel fuel tank
• New 60-gallon polyethylene freshwater tank
• New 20-gallon holding tank
• 11-gallon hot-water system with 110V and engine heating
• Tank monitoring system

Interior & Accommodations

The interior of Mme Caprice is a major part of what separates this yacht from a conventional C&C 43. Her custom interior was designed by Mark Ellis Design, with extensive high-quality joinery and a level of finish rarely found aboard yachts of this vintage.

• High-gloss varnished mahogany throughout
• Custom interior by Mark Ellis Design
• Custom high-quality joinery throughout
• Custom marine leather upholstery
• Corian countertops
• Waeco refrigerator/freezer
• Microwave/convection oven
• Ceramic cooktop
• Raritan electric head with macerator
• 16,000 BTU reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat
• Clarion CMD5 stereo with Sirius Satellite
• DVD entertainment system with remotes

Rig, Sails & Deck Equipment

• Awlgripped mast and boom – white
• Stainless-steel rod rigging
• Navtec hydraulic vang
• Navtec hydraulic backstay
• Navtec hydraulic bakystay

North Sails sail inventory – 2008:

• 3DL mainsail with two reefs
• 3DL jib
• Spinnaker
• Code 0 asymmetrical spinnaker
• Sail cover
• Dodger and Bimini – 2013

Winches & Ground Tackle

• Lewmar 77 three-speed primary winches
• Lewmar 55 secondary winches – powered
• Lewmar 50 halyard winch – powered
• Lewmar 50 halyard winch – powered
• Two Lewmar 58 control winches
• Lewmar Concept 2 windlass

Navigation & Electronics

• Raytheon instrumentation throughout
• ST60 wind instrumentation
• E80 display at helm
• E120 display at navigation station
• ST6001 autopilot with wireless remote
• VHF radio with helm remote

A Remarkable C&C

Mme Caprice is considerably more than a restored classic. She represents an opportunity to acquire one of Canada's great performance sailing designs after an extraordinary investment of time, craftsmanship and equipment.

The combination of her Bruckmann construction, C&C pedigree, Mark Ellis-designed custom interior, Yanmar diesel, generator, bow thruster, extensive electrical systems, hydraulic sail controls, power winches and North Sails inventory makes her a particularly distinctive C&C 43.

Always freshwater sailed and rebuilt with more than 7,000 hours of craftsmanship, Mme Caprice is ready for her next custodian and a new chapter in the life of this remarkable Canadian yacht.