The Slipper 42 is a 42.0ft masthead ketch designed by Robin Chadworth-Musters/Alan Gurney and built in fiberglass by Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK) since 1978.
The Slipper 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. 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 good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Slipper 42 | ||
| Length | 42 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.86 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.41 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 264.01 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.79 | ||
| Capsize | 1.93 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 16500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7163 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.38 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 640 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 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 | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 114 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 115 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK) | ||
| Designer | Robin Chadworth-Musters/Alan Gurney | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |