The C&C 115 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractionalsloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 11,800 lb (5,352 kg) and carries 4,200 lb (1,905 kg) of lead ballast.[1][2][4]
The boat has a draft of 6.67 ft (2.03 m) with the standard fin keel.[1][4]
The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar or Volvo Penta diesel engine of 28 hp (21 kW). The fuel tank holds 26 U.S. gallons (98 L; 22 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 70 U.S. gallons (260 L; 58 imp gal).[1][4]
The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 66 with a high of 85 and low of 57. It has a hull speed of 7.7 kn (14.26 km/h).[2][4]