Lacoste 42
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The Lacoste 42 is a 42.17ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Yachting France (FRA) between 1985 and 1991.
50 units have been built.
The Lacoste 42 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low 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.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 55%
| Model | Lacoste 42 | ||
| Length | 42.17 ft (88%) | the closest to 42.65 ft | |
| Beam | 13 ft (22%) | the closest to 14.07 ft | |
| Draft | 7.50 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 66%
| Sail area / displ. | 19.57 (74%) | the closest to 19.08 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 43.08 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 161.59 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 22.28 (57%) | the closest to 21.37 | |
| Capsize | 2.04 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 16538 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7124 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.01 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 791 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 446.08 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 344.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54.40 ft | ||
| J | 16.40 ft | ||
| P | 48.20 ft | ||
| E | 14.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 42 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 106 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Yachting France (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1985 | ||
| Last built | 1991 | ||
| Number built | 50 |
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