Whitby 42
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The Whitby 42 is a 42.0ft masthead ketch designed by Edward S. Brewer and built in fiberglass by Whitby Boat Works Ltd. (CAN) between 1972 and 1988.
300 units have been built.
The Whitby 42 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 82%
Model | Whitby 42 | ||
Length | 42 ft (95%) | the closest to 42.19 ft | |
Beam | 13 ft (70%) | the closest to 12.63 ft | |
Draft | 5 ft | ||
Country | Canada (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 94%
Sail area / displ. | 17.13 (94%) | the closest to 17.23 | |
Ballast / displ. | 34.04 % | ||
Displ. / length | 300.87 | ||
Comfort ratio | 33.63 | ||
Capsize | 1.82 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 32.67 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
Displacement | 23500 lbs | ||
Ballast | 8000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.66 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
Sail area (100%) | 875 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 379.75 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 322.50 sq.ft | ||
I | 49 ft | ||
J | 15.50 ft | ||
P | 43 ft | ||
E | 15 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 180 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 290 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Whitby Boat Works Ltd. (CAN) | ||
Designer | Edward S. Brewer | ||
First built | 1972 | ||
Last built | 1988 | ||
Number built | 300 |