Maryola Shipyards Carter 42

Sailboat 42′ Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Maryola Shipyards
Model
Carter 42
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977 on
Designer
Richard Carter
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
42′ (12.80 m)
Waterline length
31′ 6″ (9.60 m)
Beam
12′ 10″ (3.90 m)
Displacement
18,078 lb (8,200 kg)
Ballast
8,999 lb (4,082 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
873 sq ft (81.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
56′ (17.07 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ (5.49 m)
P (mainsail luff)
48′ 10″ (14.87 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ (4.27 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.3

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

Displacement / length
258

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

Ballast ratio
50%

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

Capsize screening
1.95

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.