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- Beam: 13' 0''
- Hull Material: Composite
- Max Draft: 6' 0''
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 1
SALSA is a well-presented 2004 C&C 121, a Tim Jackett-designed performance cruiser/racer that carries forward the C&C tradition of fast, responsive sailing with a level of interior comfort that makes her genuinely usable beyond the race course. The 121 is one of the more compelling forty-foot racer/cruisers of her era: light, stiff, weatherly, and efficient under sail, yet still fitted with a proper two-cabin cruising layout, a real galley, a separate head with stall shower, generator, air conditioning/heat, and thoughtful systems upgrades.
For a sailor who wants more than a pure cruising boat, SALSA stands out. Her composite construction, E-glass and Kevlar reinforcement, vinylester resin, Core-Cell foam core, bulb keel, spade rudder, powerful sail plan, and clean deck layout give her the kind of performance DNA that has long defined C&C. Control lines are led aft under the deck to keep the deck uncluttered, the cockpit is large and ergonomic, and the 52-inch wheel gives the helmsperson a commanding position for both racing and performance cruising.
SALSA has also received the kind of updates that matter. Her 2025 Carbon X-Drive mainsail and 2025 A2 asymmetrical spinnaker give her a fresh, powerful sail inventory, while the 2020 Carbon X-Drive genoa remains a major asset for performance sailing. Her B&G networked electronics suite, Fisher Panda generator, Dometic reverse-cycle air conditioning/heat, AGM battery bank, Magnum inverter/charger, recent saildrive seal replacement, and upgraded deck canvas make her a turn-key opportunity for a buyer who wants a premium C&C 121 with modern capability already in place.
Below, SALSA is bright, clean, and inviting, with satin-varnished cherry joinery, cream gelcoat finishes, off-white Ultraleather cushions, tan counters, and a teak-and-holly cabin sole. The layout is practical and proven: a large forward berth, comfortable main saloon, forward-facing navigation station, U-shaped galley, spacious aft cabin, and a head with separate stall shower. She is equally suited for club racing, fast coastal sailing, weekend cruising, or a performance-minded owner who wants a high-quality boat that is rewarding to sail every time she leaves the dock.
Key Features:
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The U-shaped galley is located aft to port, opposite the navigation station. It is arranged for secure use underway and includes stainless-steel sinks, a gimballed Force 10 LPG stove with oven, microwave, front-and-top loading refrigerator/freezer, and storage in drawers and lockers.
NAVIGATION STATION
The forward-facing navigation station is located aft of the main saloon on the starboard side. It includes the 12 V and 110 V electrical panels, Icom VHF, and a B&G Zeus multifunction display, giving the navigator a proper working area close to the companionway and main systems controls.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
SALSA is equipped with a modern B&G networked navigation and instrumentation package that supports both cruising and race-focused sailing. The listed electronics include B&G Zeus3S multifunction displays, Triton2 instruments, NMEA 2000 backbone, NAC autopilot core, Precision-9 compass, Halo20+ radar, and AIS integrated into both chartplotters. This system gives the boat valuable performance tools such as SailSteer and laylines.
COCKPIT HELM
HULL
The C&C 121 was built with a performance-oriented composite structure. The hull uses E-glass and Kevlar reinforcement with vinylester resin and a Core-Cell foam core, vacuum-bagged for strength, stiffness, and weight control. The design uses a fin keel with bulb and spade rudder, giving the boat the responsive, weatherly sailing character expected from a true C&C racer/cruiser.
DECK
The deck layout is clean and efficient, with control lines led aft under deck and deck hardware arranged for both racing efficiency and cruising practicality. The C&C 121 has a notably uncluttered deck plan, which supports safe movement underway and clean handling from the cockpit.
COCKPIT
MAST AND RIGGING
SAILS AND WINCHES
ENGINE AND MECHANICAL
SALSA is powered by a Volvo MD2040 diesel inboard with saildrive. The listing notes 1,674 engine hours, recent replacement of the saildrive seal, and a 100 Amp Balmar alternator added in 2016.
PLUMBING AND TANKAGE
The onboard plumbing systems include hot and cold pressure water, electric and manual bilge pumps, marine head with holding tank, and model-based fuel and water capacity information to be verified onboard.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
ADDITIONAL GEAR
BROKER’S COMMENTS
SALSA is a strong example of what makes the C&C 121 such an appealing performance cruiser/racer. She has the stiffness, sail area, and responsive helm that make C&C boats rewarding to sail, but she also has the cruising systems, two-cabin interior, generator, air conditioning/heat, and galley arrangement that make her practical for weekends and coastal cruising.
The combination of recent high-quality sails, modern B&G electronics, updated canvas, generator, AGM battery system, inverter/charger, and active maintenance gives SALSA real market appeal. For a buyer who wants a premium forty-foot boat that can race competitively, cruise comfortably, and still deliver the kind of sailing feel that made C&C famous, SALSA deserves serious consideration.
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