42' Racing Yacht
We approached this box Rule in two ways. Both ways fit
within the rules, but we looked at the option of a longer,
more voluminous cabin to cater for occasional weekend
regattas in mixed fleets [this one is shown] ; and a
shorter cabin/ longer cockpit that fits to the minimum
required accommodation and cabin volume requirements. The
hull has been designed to be easily driven. The hull
incorporates a fine ‘V’ shaped entry with
narrow waterline but moderate overall beam and a
well-balanced hull volume distribution allowing superior
performance characteristics.
The carbon rig will be engineered by Chris
Mitchell
of Applied Engineering Ltd. who has been involved in
countless number of racing yachts over the years. The
powerful sail area is well balanced with the high righting
moment of this design.
The interior has been designed around the Class Rules.
Structural Engineering is being done alongside
High Modulus
who will be basing their work in line with Class Rules.
Their own in-house safety margins will also be used where
it is deemed necessary.
Overall, this is the class of the future. Where one-design
and mixed fleets will always have there following, the new
box-rule format allows close competition but allowing some
owner/designer flair that keeps the fleets interesting.
SPECIFICATIONS AND PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
LOA 12.800 m 42’ - 0”
LWL 11.570 m 38’ - 0”
Overall Beam 3.725 m 12’ - 3”
Draft 2.600 m 8’ - 6”
Displacement (measured) 4,200 kg’s 9,260 lbs
Keel Weight 2,300 kg’s 5,070 lbs
J 5.000 m 16’ - 5”
I 16.200 m 53’ - 2”
P 16.800 m 55’ - 1”
E 5.900 m 19’ - 4”
Sail Area 103.643 sq.m 1,116 sq.ft
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