Beneteau First 42 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 52.80 | 16.09 |
| J | 16.73 | 5.10 |
| P | 46.60 | 14.20 |
| E | 14.60 | 4.45 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 52.80 | 16.09 |
| JSP | 16.73 | 5.10 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 16.7 | 5.1 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 441.7 | 41 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 367.4 | 34.1 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 809.1 | 75.2 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 750.8 | 69.8 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 42.9 | 13.1 |
| LWL | 36.0 | 11.0 |
| Beam | 13.1 | 4.0 |
| Draft | N/AN/A | |
| Displacement | 18738 lbs. | 8500 kgs. |
| Ballast | 8818 lbs. | 4000 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.47 | 0.47 |
| Displac. / LOA | 436.78 | 648.85 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/spade rudder |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | German Frers |
| Builder | Beneteau (FRA) |
| Construction | FG/ balsa sand. deck |
| Ballast Type | Iron |
| First Build | 1981 |
| Last Build | 1985 |
| # Built | N/A |