*Specs from French mag Bateaux. Originally reviewed in 1967. Specs not verified.
Hull: Fin Keel
Fin Keel
Sail area above is for main and jib.
Main: 35.2 sqm / 378.9 sqft
Jib: 23 sqm / 247.6 sqft
Genoa: 39.6 sqm / 426.25 sqft
Spinnaker: 89.5 sqm / 963.4 sqft
*Specs are compiled from various sites we believe accurate but need verification.
Also available with schooner, cat ketch and cat rigs.
Wing keel available:
Draft: 5.0′ / 1.52m
Ballast: 7,700 lbs / 3,493 kg
Displacement: 19,100 lbs / 8,664 kg
Optional 18 gal. additional fuel tank.
SA = Jib and Main
IOR rating = 21.70 feet
Thanks to András Clér for information and brochures.
Thanks to Ken Heaton for supplying information and pics of the C&C 57.
Also available with Yanmar motor. Plus 14 HP upgrade.
This is the ocean equivalent of the Balt 26
The Orca 43 was designed by Dick Carter as a boat to compete in the Admiral’s Cup in the early 70s under IOR.
Construction began at the site Sailboats of Crespellano (BO) which later changed its name to Cantieri del Pardo (est. 4 hulls). Molds were sold to Fiumicino (Rome) and, later, it passed to Nautical Fiberglass (Rome).
Similar to Folkboat but with counter stern.




