The Valiant 42 is a 42.0ft cutter designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Valiant Yachts (USA) between 1992 and 2010.
The Valiant 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Valiant 42 | ||
| Length | 42 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.37 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.62 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 267.44 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.87 | ||
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.87 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 862 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 462.62 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 329.91 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52.63 ft | ||
| J | 17.58 ft | ||
| P | 47.13 ft | ||
| E | 14 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 100 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 120 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Valiant Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 1992 | ||
| Last built | 2010 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |