Albin Marine Nimbus 42
Sailboat
41′ 5″
Since 1981
Overview
- Builder
- Albin Marine
- Model
- Nimbus 42
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1981–1985
- Designer
- Kaufman & Ladd
- Hull
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Cutter
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 41′ 5″ (12.62 m)
- Waterline length
- 34′ 2″ (10.42 m)
- Beam
- 12′ 6″ (3.81 m)
- Displacement
- 23,325 lb (10,580 kg)
- Ballast
- 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 883 sq ft (82.0 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 54′ (16.46 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 18′ (5.49 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 49′ (14.94 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 15′ (4.57 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 17.3
- Displacement / length
- 260
- Ballast ratio
- 43%
- Capsize screening
- 1.75
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.
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