Able 42
10 / 85 - score 68%
The Able 42 is a 42.0ft masthead sloop designed by Chuck Paine and built in fiberglass by Able Marine (USA) since 1989.
The Able 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 65%
| Model | Able 42 | ||
| Length | 42 ft (59%) | the closest to 43.75 ft | |
| Beam | 12.67 ft (71%) | the closest to 12.33 ft | |
| Draft | 5.17 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 55%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.55 (46%) | the closest to 17.45 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 22.97 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 277.54 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.10 (64%) | the closest to 33.29 | |
| Capsize | 1.82 |
Hull 100%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.67 ft (100%) | the closest to 32.67 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.17 ft | ||
| Displacement | 21678 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4980 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.66 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 801 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 448.06 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 352.81 sq.ft | ||
| I | 53.50 ft | ||
| J | 16.75 ft | ||
| P | 47.58 ft | ||
| E | 14.83 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Able Marine (USA) | ||
| Designer | Chuck Paine | ||
| First built | 1989 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |