Baltic Yachts 42 DP

Sailboat 41′ 11″ Since 1981

Overview

Builder
Baltic Yachts
Model
42 DP
Type
Sailboat
Built
1981–1985
Designer
Doug Peterson
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
41′ 11″ (12.77 m)
Waterline length
34′ 5″ (10.49 m)
Beam
13′ 4″ (4.05 m)
Displacement
18,400 lb (8,346 kg)
Ballast
8,060 lb (3,656 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
870 sq ft (80.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
56′ (17.07 m)
J (foretriangle base)
17′ 8″ (5.39 m)
P (mainsail luff)
50′ (15.24 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 11″ (4.23 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.0

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
202

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
44%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.02

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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