Swan 42
The Swan 42 was designed by Ron Holland and built by Nautor's Swan and first launched in 1980.
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ron Holland |
| Location | Finland |
| Year | 1980 - 1985 |
| No. built | 38 |
| Brand | Swan |
| Builder(s) | Nautor Swan OY |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 10,800 kg (23,800 lb) |
| Draft | 2.40 m (7.9 ft) Std 1.8 m (5.9 ft) Shallow |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| LOH | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.35 m (34.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.95 m (13.0 ft) |
| Engine type | Perkins 40hp |
| Hull appendages | |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg (9,300 lb) |
| Rudder(s) | Spade |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Masthead |
| I (foretriangle height) | 16.73 m (54.9 ft) 17.34 m (56.9 ft) |
| J (foretriangle base) | 5.08 m (16.7 ft) |
| P (mainsail luff) | 14.86 m (48.8 ft) |
| E (mainsail foot) | 4.29 m (14.1 ft) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Sloop |
| Mainsail area | 31.9 m2 (343 sq ft) |
| Jib/genoa area | 63.7 m2 (686 sq ft) |
| Luff perpendicular | 150% |
| Spinnaker area | 153 m2 (1,650 sq ft) |

Swan 42 Designed by Ron Holland
External links
References
- "The Boats". The Spirit of Swan. Yachting Library S.r.L. October 1, 2002. pp. 244 Onwards. ISBN 88-87737-18-5.
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