Beneteau R/C 42
Description
The Beneteau R/C 42 (Racer/Cruiser 42) is a performance-oriented masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built by Beneteau (USA) in 1983 as a limited-production cruiser-racer blending speed and seaworthiness for coastal racing or family cruising. With only about 10–20 units produced in its single year of manufacture, it's a rare gem from Beneteau's early U.S. expansion, emphasizing a fin keel for agility and a spacious teak interior for comfort. Influenced by IOR rules, it offers responsive handling in moderate winds while maintaining stability for short passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | German Frers |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 43.670 ft |
| LOA | 43.670 ft |
| LWL | 36.250 ft |
| Beam | 13.160 ft |
| Displacement | 18600 lb |
| Ballast | 8700 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 55.44 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.73 ft |
| p | 49.21 ft |
| e | 14.59 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.44 ft | 16.73 ft | 49.21 ft | 14.59 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau R/C 42 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 49.21 ft - (14999 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.59 ft - (4447 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.7 ft - (15453 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 50.84 ft - (15496 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 358.63 ft² |
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Beneteau R/C 42 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 46.33 ft - (14121 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.95 ft - (6690 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.6 ft - (12375 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.24 ft - (5864 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 445.57 ft² |
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Beneteau R/C 42 - GENOA
| Luff | * 55.01 ft - (16767 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.84 ft - (8181 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.95 ft - (15834 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.1 ft - (7650 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 690.21 ft² |
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Beneteau R/C 42 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 55.01 ft - (16767 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 30.11 ft - (9178 mm) |
| Foot | * 30.11 ft - (9178 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1407.9 ft² |
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