The Tartan 42 is a 42.0ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Tartan Marine between 1980 and 1984.
34 units have been built.
It accomodates 5 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Tartan 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. 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 | Tartan 42 | ||
| Length | 42 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 80000 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.51 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.91 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 299.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.53 | ||
| Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.58 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 758 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 452.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 305.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54 ft | ||
| J | 16.75 ft | ||
| P | 47 ft | ||
| E | 13 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 40 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 79 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 165 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 5 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | Tartan Marine | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 34 |