Whitby 42
9 / 93 - score 70%
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 reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Whitby 42 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 78%
| Model | Whitby 42 | ||
| Length | 42 ft (100%) | the closest to 41.99 ft | |
| Beam | 13 ft (57%) | the closest to 12.47 ft | |
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 60%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.13 (45%) | the closest to 18.09 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 34.04 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 300.87 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.63 (75%) | the closest to 34.49 | |
| Capsize | 1.82 |
Hull 76%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.67 ft (76%) | the closest to 33.46 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 23500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.66 knots |
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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 |