Hunter 42 Passage CC
Description
The Hunter 42 Passage CC (also known as the Hunter Passage 42) is a recreational center-cockpit sailboat designed for comfortable cruising, including coastal and blue-water passages. Built by Hunter Marine (now part of Marlow-Hunter) in the United States, it was produced from 1989 to 1997. During this period, approximately 100–150 units were constructed, based on production records and market data for this model—though exact figures are not publicly detailed by the builder, as Hunter was known for high-volume output in its peak years (over 30,000 total boats across all models). It's renowned for its spacious interior, ease of handling, and family-friendly layout. The "CC" denotes the center cockpit configuration, which provides a protected helm position and separates the cockpit from the living quarters for added safety offshore. It's constructed predominantly of fiberglass with a balsa-cored deck and hull, emphasizing durability and low maintenance.
Construction Details
| Designer | Hunter Marine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
| Length | 42.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 55.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16 ft |
| p | 48 ft |
| e | 15.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.50 ft | 16 ft | 48 ft | 15.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Hunter 42 Passage CC - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 48 ft - (14630 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.65 ft - (15133 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 49.92 ft - (15216 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 382.25 ft² |
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Hunter 42 Passage CC - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 46.21 ft - (14085 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.86 ft - (6358 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.77 ft - (12427 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.4 ft - (5608 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 425.12 ft² |
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Hunter 42 Passage CC - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 53 ft - (16154 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.25 ft - (5867 mm) |
| Leech | 48.75 ft - (14859 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.62 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.7 ft - (5395 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.09 ° |
| Area | * 468.96 ft² |
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Hunter 42 Passage CC - GENOA
| Luff | * 54.87 ft - (16724 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.55 ft - (7788 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.98 ft - (15844 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 658.45 ft² |
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Hunter 42 Passage CC - GENOA
| Luff | 53.5 ft - (16307 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Leech | 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 125.44 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.07 ft - (6117 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.92 ° |
| Area | * 536.92 ft² |
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Hunter 42 Passage CC - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 54.87 ft - (16724 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.8 ft - (15179 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9 ° |
| Area | * 658.45 ft² |
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Hunter 42 Passage CC - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 56 ft - (17069 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Leech | 53.5 ft - (16307 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1113 ft² |
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Hunter 42 Passage CC - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 54.87 ft - (16724 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 28.8 ft - (8778 mm) |
| Foot | * 28.8 ft - (8778 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1343 ft² |
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Hunter 42 Passage CC - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 31.77 ft - (9683 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.73 ft - (3575 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.81 ft - (8172 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 9.6 ft - (2926 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.98 ° |
| Area | * 152.52 ft² |
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