Dufour 42 ss
The Dufour 42 ss is a 42.16ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Dufour Yachts (FRA) between 1988 and 1992.
12 units have been built.
The Dufour 42 ss is a light sailboat which is a very 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 good water supply range.
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Main features
| Model | Dufour 42 ss | ||
| Length | 42.16 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.63 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.51 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 25.13 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 182.94 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.23 | ||
| Capsize | 1.91 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.76 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.51 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18739 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7716 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.01 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1104 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 774.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 329.62 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52.50 ft | ||
| J | 29.50 ft | ||
| P | 46.10 ft | ||
| E | 14.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 45 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 36 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 106 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Dufour Yachts (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1988 | ||
| Last built | 1992 | ||
| Number built | 12 |