Alpa 42
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The Alpa 42 is a 39.37ft staysail ketch designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Alpa Yachts (ITA) since 1973.
8 units have been built.
The Alpa 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 89%
| Model | Alpa 42 | ||
| Length | 39.37 ft (83%) | the closest to 39.99 ft | |
| Beam | 11.25 ft (95%) | the closest to 11.19 ft | |
| Draft | 6.07 ft | ||
| Country | Italy (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 11.66 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.50 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 222.71 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 42.71 | ||
| Capsize | 1.51 |
Hull 39%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.57 ft (39%) | the closest to 39.99 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.07 ft | ||
| Displacement | 26455 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9920 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.21 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Staysail Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 764 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 349.81 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 294.66 sq.ft | ||
| I | 48.25 ft | ||
| J | 14.50 ft | ||
| P | 42.86 ft | ||
| E | 13.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 53 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 106 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alpa Yachts (ITA) | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1973 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 8 |