Martin 242

6 / 32 - score 72%

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 a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.

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Main features 68%

Model	Martin 242
Length	24.17 ft (69%)	the closest to 23.50 ft
Beam	8 ft (67%)	the closest to 8.25 ft
Draft	4.75 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 82%

Sail area / displ.	24.38 (84%)	the closest to 23.99
Ballast / displ.	37.20 %
Displ. / length	156.46
Comfort ratio	11.68 (80%)	the closest to 11.92
Capsize	2.36

Hull 62%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with spade rudder
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	19.25 ft (62%)	the closest to 20 ft
Maximum draft	4.75 ft
Displacement	2500 lbs
Ballast	930 lbs
Hull speed	5.88 knots

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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