The Omega 42 is a 41.99ft fractional sloop designed by Peter Norlin and built in fiberglass by Vindo (Nötesund Varv AB) between 1978 and 1998.
160 units have been built.
The Omega 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
Main features
| Model | Omega 42 | ||
| Length | 41.99 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.48 ft | ||
| Country | Germany (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.45 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 50.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 206.20 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.28 | ||
| Capsize | 1.61 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.81 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.48 ft | ||
| Displacement | 16314 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8267 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.68 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 779 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 364.22 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 416.97 sq.ft | ||
| I | 47.24 ft | ||
| J | 15.42 ft | ||
| P | 50.85 ft | ||
| E | 16.40 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 20 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 | Vindo (Nötesund Varv AB) | ||
| Designer | Peter Norlin | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1998 | ||
| Number built | 160 |
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