Malabar II 42' Schooner
Description
The Malabar II is a classic 42-foot gaff-rigged schooner designed by renowned American naval architect John Alden (his design #357) in 1921 for his own use. The original Malabar II was built in 1921 by George F. Lawson in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, as a fast, comfortable offshore cruiser-racer. She won the Bermuda Race in 1923 and 1926, and her lines proved so popular that Alden licensed replicas and variations—several "Malabar II-type" schooners were built over the decades (e.g., by Paul Luke in Maine and others), often with slight modifications (e.g., different rigs, interiors, or materials). The design is celebrated for its beauty, speed, and seaworthiness—long overhangs, moderate displacement, fine entry, and powerful gaff schooner rig make it a standout among Alden's work. It's a true "gold-plater" classic: elegant, capable offshore, and still raced or cruised today (e.g., some participate in vintage events like the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta).
Construction Details
| Designer | John Alden |
|---|---|
| Builder | George F. Lawson (USA) |
| Length | 42.000 ft |
| LOA | 42.000 ft |
| LWL | 31.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.500 ft |
| Displacement | 24000 lb |
| Ballast | 10000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1921 |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Malabar II 42' Schooner - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 28.66 ft - (8736 mm) |
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| Foot | 13.41 ft - (4087 mm) |
| Leech | 24.16 ft - (7364 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.26 ft - (3432 mm) |
| Area | * 161.35 ft² |
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Malabar II 42' Schooner - GAFF MAIN
| Luff | 23.83 ft - (7263 mm) |
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| Foot | 22.83 ft - (6959 mm) |
| Leech | 35.16 ft - (10717 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 83.24 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Head | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Area | * 502.29 ft² |
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Malabar II 42' Schooner - GAFF MAIN
| Luff | 21.66 ft - (6602 mm) |
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| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | 29.16 ft - (8888 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 83.27 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
| Head | 12.41 ft - (3783 mm) |
| Area | * 270.36 ft² |
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Malabar II 42' Schooner - TOPSAIL
| Luff | 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
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| Foot | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 10.95 ft - (3338 mm) |
| Area | * 94.45 ft² |
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