The J42 is a 42.0ft masthead sloop designed by Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1999 and 2005.
35 units have been built.
The J42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
Model | J42 | ||
Length | 42 ft | ||
Beam | 12.20 ft | ||
Draft | 6.60 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17.40 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 35.53 % | ||
Displ. / length | 203.37 | ||
Comfort ratio | 29.28 | ||
Capsize | 1.81 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 35.10 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.60 ft | ||
Displacement | 19700 lbs | ||
Ballast | 7000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.94 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 790 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 371.18 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 418.50 sq.ft | ||
I | 50.50 ft | ||
J | 14.70 ft | ||
P | 46.50 ft | ||
E | 18 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 67 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 31 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | J Boats | ||
Designer | Johnstone | ||
First built | 1999 | ||
Last built | 2005 | ||
Number built | 35 |