IMS 45
Description
The IMS 45 most commonly refers to the C&C 45 (also explicitly called the C&C 45 IMS or IMS 45 in some contexts), an American high-performance racer-cruiser designed by William H. Tripp III for C&C Yachts (C&C International Yachts Ltd., later under various ownership phases). Introduced in 2000, it was developed specifically to optimize under the International Measurement System (IMS) rating rule popular in the late 1990s/early 2000s for competitive offshore and inshore racing, while still offering reasonable cruising comforts. Built with advanced composite construction (often vacuum-bagged or infused for lightness and strength), it features a fractional sloop rig (some sources note masthead options in variants), a deep fin keel with bulb for stability and upwind prowess, spade rudder, aggressive fine-entry bow, wide aft sections for planing/downwind speed, and a spacious cockpit with minimal coachroof for reduced weight and better ergonomics—emphasizing responsive handling, low heeling angles, and versatility for short-handed or full-crew use in events like regattas or distance races. Production was limited (dozens built, as a semi-custom/performance-oriented model rather than high-volume production), with examples competing successfully in IMS/ORC classes before the rule's decline in favor of IRC.
Construction Details
| Designer | William H. Tripp III |
|---|---|
| Builder | C & C Yachts |
| Length | 45.000 ft |
| LOA | 45.000 ft |
| Year Built | 2000 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 61.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.50 ft |
| p | 54.92 ft |
| e | 20.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.50 ft | 17.50 ft | 54.92 ft | 20.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
IMS 45 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 54.92 ft - (16740 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Leech | * 57.77 ft - (17608 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 57.94 ft - (17660 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 562.38 ft² |
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IMS 45 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 51.15 ft - (15591 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.77 ft - (6940 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.23 ft - (13786 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.13 ft - (6136 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 514.78 ft² |
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IMS 45 - GENOA
| Luff | * 60.74 ft - (18514 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.91 ft - (8507 mm) |
| Leech | * 57.58 ft - (17550 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 797.12 ft² |
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IMS 45 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 60.74 ft - (18514 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Foot | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1626.31 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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