42' Performance Cruising Yacht
The hull is designed with a ‘V’ shaped entry, a
moderate beam and a well-balanced hull volume distribution.
This allows good load carrying capacity without affecting
the performance characteristics of this easily driven hull
form.
A double swept spreader rig with no backstay supports
the
carbon
mast. This allows a large roach, fully battened main to be
used alongside the self-tacking headsail. With a Sail Area
Displacement ratio of 24, this design will perform as well
in light air as it does in the heavy. Sail handling can be
done single handed from the helm stations and furling is by
way of a furling headsail and either a leisure furl boom or
using the
‘lazy jack’
system.
The aft cockpit provides comfortable sheltered seating for
six with additional separate seating for the helmsman. A
large storage locker is provided under the port seat. A
liferaft / storage locker is built flush into the cockpit
sole. The partially open transom allows the crew to get in
out of the water or dinghy with ease while still allowing
helm seating and security when underway. A traveller track
on the cockpit sole removes the mainsheet system from
‘knee level’, which frees up space for seating
etc….. Single or twin wheel helm options.
A notable feature of the accommodation is the pilothouse
saloon. Creating a delightful day living area with
panoramic views through the tinted windows, a lot of time
was spent ensuring that site lines and sheer area were not
compromised. On the starboard side, ample seating is
provided for five around a centrally located table that
converts to a double berth when required. To further seats
can be pulled out to increase numbers when required.
On the portside the galley area is an easy transition from
the saloon. The galley is compact and easily workable with
plenty of storage space.
Two double berth cabins lie aft to port & starboard
adjacent to the cockpit.
Going
forward and stepping down a level, lays a settee/berth to
port and a large head/shower unit to starboard. A double
berth cabin is located forward and is served by a hanging
locker on the port side.
The
Yanmar
75HP Saildrive is located beneath the companionway and is
accessible on all sides. Diesel and water tanks are
positioned either side of the yacht, under the saloon sole
and in the keel.
SPECIFICATIONS
AND PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
LOA
12.80 m 42’ - 0”
LWL 11.31m 37’ - 1”
Overall Beam 4.28 m 14’ - 0”
Draft 2.20 m 7’ - 3”
Displacement (1/2 load) 8,500 kg’s 18,740 lbs
Sail Area (Main and fore triangle) 88.50 sq.m. 952.60
sq.ft.
Power 75 hp Sail Drive
Fuel 350 litres
Water 400 litres
Disp/Length 163
SA/Disp 24
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