Martin 242
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.
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Main features
| Model | Martin 242 | ||
| Length | 24.17 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 24.38 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.20 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 156.46 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 11.68 | ||
| Capsize | 2.36 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.25 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 |
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