The Carter 42 is a 42.0ft masthead sloop designed by Richard (Dick) Carter and built in fiberglass since 1977.
The Carter 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Carter 42 | ||
| Length | 42 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.76 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.21 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.08 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 49.78 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 258.21 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.15 | ||
| Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.21 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18078 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8999 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.52 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 861 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 504 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 341.60 sq.ft | ||
| I | 56 ft | ||
| J | 18 ft | ||
| P | 48.80 ft | ||
| E | 14 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 45 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 53 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | ?? | ||
| Designer | Richard (Dick) Carter | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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