Robert Derecktor Alden Nordfarer 42
Sailboat
41′ 6″
Since 1960
Overview
- Builder
- Robert Derecktor
- Model
- Alden Nordfarer 42
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1960 on
- Designer
- Sparkman & Stephens
- Hull
- Fin Keel
- Hull material
- Aluminum
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 41′ 6″ (12.65 m)
- Waterline length
- 29′ 4″ (8.93 m)
- Beam
- 11′ (3.35 m)
- Displacement
- 18,445 lb (8,367 kg)
- Ballast
- 7,000 lb (3,175 kg)
Design ratios
- Displacement / length
- 327
- Ballast ratio
- 38%
- Capsize screening
- 1.67
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
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- Aluminum
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.