Seastream Yachts Ltd. Beneteau R/C 42

Sailboat 43′ 7″ Since 1981

Overview

Builder
Seastream Yachts Ltd.
Model
Beneteau R/C 42
Type
Sailboat
Built
1981 on
Designer
Ian Anderson
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
43′ 7″ (13.29 m)
Waterline length
35′ 5″ (10.79 m)
Beam
14′ 1″ (4.30 m)
Displacement
31,526 lb (14,300 kg)
Ballast
11,243 lb (5,100 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
317

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

Ballast ratio
36%

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

Capsize screening
1.79

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.