The Nimbus 42 albin is a 41.42ft cutter designed by Kaufman & Ladd and built in fiberglass by Albin Marine between 1981 and 1985.
The Nimbus 42 albin is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Nimbus 42 albin | ||
| Length | 41.42 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.80 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.87 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 261 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.32 | ||
| Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 23325 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.83 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 854 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 56.67 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 486 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 367.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54 ft | ||
| J | 18 ft | ||
| P | 49 ft | ||
| E | 15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 60 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 120 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.33 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Albin Marine | ||
| Designer | Kaufman & Ladd | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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