Swan 42

The Swan 42 was designed by Ron Holland and built by Nautor's Swan and first launched in 1980.

Swan 42[1]
Ron Holland Swan distinctive transom shape
Development
DesignerRon Holland
LocationFinland
Year1980 - 1985
No. built38
BrandSwan
Builder(s)Nautor Swan OY
Boat
Boat weight10,800 kg (23,800 lb)
Draft2.40 m (7.9 ft) Std
1.8 m (5.9 ft) Shallow
Hull
TypeMonohull
LOH12.80 m (42.0 ft)
LWL10.35 m (34.0 ft)
Beam3.95 m (13.0 ft)
Engine typePerkins 40hp
Hull appendages
Ballast4,200 kg (9,300 lb)
Rudder(s)Spade
Rig
Rig typeMasthead
I (foretriangle height)16.73 m (54.9 ft)
17.34 m (56.9 ft)
J (foretriangle base)5.08 m (16.7 ft)
P (mainsail luff)14.86 m (48.8 ft)
E (mainsail foot)4.29 m (14.1 ft)
Sails
SailplanSloop
Mainsail area31.9 m2 (343 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area63.7 m2 (686 sq ft)
Luff perpendicular150%
Spinnaker area153 m2 (1,650 sq ft)
Swan 43 
Swan 42 Designed by Ron Holland

References

  1. "The Boats". The Spirit of Swan. Yachting Library S.r.L. October 1, 2002. pp. 244 Onwards. ISBN 88-87737-18-5.


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