The Irwin avanti 42 is a 42.5ft masthead sloop designed by Ted Irwin and built in fiberglass by Irwin Yachts between 1975 and 1978.
The Irwin avanti 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good 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 avanti 42 | ||
| Length | 42.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.59 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 30.77 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 268.87 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.22 | ||
| Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 26000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.94 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 852 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 170 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 270 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 | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |