Able 42 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 53.50 | 16.31 |
| J | 16.75 | 5.11 |
| P | 47.58 | 14.50 |
| E | 14.83 | 4.52 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 53.50 | 16.31 |
| JSP | 16.75 | 5.11 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 16.8 | 5.1 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 448.1 | 41.6 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 381 | 35.4 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 829.1 | 77 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 761.7 | 70.9 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 42.0 | 12.8 |
| LWL | 32.7 | 10.0 |
| Beam | 12.7 | 3.9 |
| Draft | N/AN/A | |
| Displacement | 21678 lbs. | 9833 kgs. |
| Ballast | 4980 lbs. | 2259 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| Displac. / LOA | 516.14 | 768.2 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin with rudder on skeg |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Chuck Paine |
| Builder | Able Marine |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | Lead |
| First Build | 1989 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | N/A |