Swan 42
The Swan 42 is a 42.0ft masthead sloop designed by Ron Holland and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1980 and 1985.
38 units have been built.
The Swan 42 is a moderate weight 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 bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
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Main features
| Model | Swan 42 | ||
| Length | 42 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.96 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.80 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.41 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.82 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 253.67 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 30.91 | ||
| Capsize | 1.85 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.80 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.79 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 802 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 458.42 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 344.04 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54.90 ft | ||
| J | 16.70 ft | ||
| P | 48.80 ft | ||
| E | 14.10 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 42 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 79 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Nautor (Swan sailboats) | ||
| Designer | Ron Holland | ||
| First built | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 38 |
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