South Pacific 42
Description
The South Pacific 42 is a 41.92-foot performance-oriented cutter designed by renowned naval architect Robert Perry (often referred to as a Robert Perry 42) and built in fiberglass (GRP) by South Pacific Yachts (or Export Yachts) in New Zealand, primarily in 1988–1989 (with at least one additional hull built around 1990 and possibly a later one in Hamilton). Only 3 boats (or very few) were constructed, making it a rare, semi-custom offshore cruiser with high-quality layup engineering by High Modulus. It was developed as a fast, capable bluewater cruiser with spacious accommodations, excellent seakeeping, and modern performance for its era, featuring a fin keel with bulb, cutter rig, and practical layout including 3 cabins, a superb galley, large saloon, and headroom up to 6'5".
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert Perry |
|---|---|
| Builder | South Pacific Yachts (New Zealand) |
| Length | 41.920 ft |
| LOA | 41.920 ft |
| LWL | 34.180 ft |
| Beam | 13.250 ft |
| Displacement | 18500 lb |
| Ballast | 8000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.670 ft |
| Year Built | 1988 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51.66 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.55 ft |
| p | 46.66 ft |
| e | 14.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.66 ft | 16.55 ft | 46.66 ft | 14.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
South Pacific 42 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 46.66 ft - (14222 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.23 ft - (14701 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 48.38 ft - (14746 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 337.94 ft² |
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South Pacific 42 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 43.4 ft - (13228 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.92 ft - (6681 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.68 ft - (11485 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.03 ft - (5800 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 412.95 ft² |
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South Pacific 42 - GENOA
| Luff | * 51.53 ft - (15706 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.73 ft - (8147 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.46 ft - (14771 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.83 ft - (7568 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 639.6 ft² |
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South Pacific 42 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 51.53 ft - (15706 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 29.79 ft - (9080 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.79 ft - (9080 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1304.82 ft² |
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