Beneteau rc 42
4 / 41 - score 68%
The Beneteau rc 42 is a 43.67ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Beneteau since 1983.
The Beneteau rc 42 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 57%
| Model | Beneteau rc 42 | ||
| Length | 43.67 ft (30%) | the closest to 41 ft | |
| Beam | 13.16 ft (84%) | the closest to 13 ft | |
| Draft | 7.25 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 72%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.82 (99%) | the closest to 16.81 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 46.77 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 174.32 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.14 (45%) | the closest to 22.88 | |
| Capsize | 1.99 |
Hull 82%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36.25 ft (82%) | the closest to 36.92 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18606.99 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8708.25 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.07 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 734.96 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 57.25 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 39.63 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 105.67 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.30 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | German Frers | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |