Martin 242
5 / 13 - score 56%
The Martin 242 is a 24.17ft fractional sloop designed by Don Martin and built in fiberglass by MG Marine (USA) since 1980.
350 units have been built.
The Martin 242 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.
Martin 242 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 40%
Model | Martin 242 | ||
Length | 24.17 ft (21%) | the closest to 22.80 ft | |
Beam | 8 ft (60%) | the closest to 8.17 ft | |
Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 86%
Sail area / displ. | 24.38 (76%) | the closest to 24.88 | |
Ballast / displ. | 37.20 % | ||
Displ. / length | 156.46 | ||
Comfort ratio | 11.68 (95%) | the closest to 11.73 | |
Capsize | 2.36 |
Hull 26%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 19.25 ft (26%) | the closest to 18.04 ft | |
Maximum draft | 4.75 ft | ||
Displacement | 2500 lbs | ||
Ballast | 930 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.88 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 280 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 99.69 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 180 sq.ft | ||
I | 27.50 ft | ||
J | 7.25 ft | ||
P | 30 ft | ||
E | 12 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 | MG Marine (USA) | ||
Designer | Don Martin | ||
First built | 1980 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 350 |