The Irwin 42 is a 42.0ft masthead sloop designed by Ted Irwin and built in fiberglass by Irwin Yachts since 1976.
The Irwin 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Irwin 42 | ||
| Length | 42 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.30 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.38 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 299.90 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.32 | ||
| Capsize | 1.74 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 29000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 12000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.94 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 899 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 475 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 424.13 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50 ft | ||
| J | 19 ft | ||
| P | 43.50 ft | ||
| E | 19.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 60 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 110 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 225 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Irwin Yachts | ||
| Designer | Ted Irwin | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |