Swan 42
Description
The SWAN 42 is a performance cruiser designed by Ron Holland. This substantial yacht offers spacious accommodations and excellent seakeeping, Her generous sail plan delivers excellent light-air performance. A true blue water cruiser capable of comfortable ocean passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ron Holland |
|---|---|
| Length | 42.000 ft |
| LOA | 42.000 ft |
| LWL | 33.830 ft |
| Beam | 12.960 ft |
| Displacement | 22000 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.800 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 54.88 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.67 ft |
| p | 48.75 ft |
| e | 14.08 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.88 ft | 16.67 ft | 48.75 ft | 14.08 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 48.75 ft - (14859 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.08 ft - (4292 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.13 ft - (15280 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 50.27 ft - (15322 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 342.85 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 45.88 ft - (13984 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.9 ft - (6675 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.17 ft - (12244 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.17 ft - (5843 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 439.85 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 54.49 ft - (16609 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.77 ft - (8159 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.43 ft - (15676 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.01 ft - (7623 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 681.36 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 54.49 ft - (16609 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 30.01 ft - (9147 mm) |
| Foot | * 30.01 ft - (9147 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1389.96 ft² |
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