Rex Marin / Ansa Sailing AB Ansa 42
Sailboat
41′ 7″
Since 1979
Overview
- Builder
- Rex Marin / Ansa Sailing AB
- Model
- Ansa 42
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1979 on
- Designer
- Ocke Mannerfelt
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 41′ 7″ (12.68 m)
- Waterline length
- 35′ 4″ (10.76 m)
- Beam
- 10′ 1″ (3.08 m)
- Displacement
- 12,900 lb (5,851 kg)
- Ballast
- 6,610 lb (2,998 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 726 sq ft (67.5 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 43′ 4″ (13.20 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 14′ 10″ (4.51 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 47′ (14.33 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 16′ (4.88 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 21.1
- Displacement / length
- 131
- Ballast ratio
- 51%
- Capsize screening
- 1.72
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- FG
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.