Cape Foulweather Boats Cartwright 42

Sailboat 42′ Since 1974

Overview

Builder
Cape Foulweather Boats
Model
Cartwright 42
Type
Sailboat
Built
1974 on
Designer
Joseph McGlasson
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Wood
Rig
Masthead Ketch

Dimensions

Length overall
42′ (12.80 m)
Waterline length
32′ 6″ (9.91 m)
Beam
12′ 10″ (3.90 m)
Displacement
23,000 lb (10,433 kg)
Ballast
6,500 lb (2,948 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
299

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

Ballast ratio
28%

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

Capsize screening
1.80

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
Wood

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