J/42 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 50.50 | 15.39 |
| J | 14.70 | 4.48 |
| P | 46.50 | 14.17 |
| E | 18.00 | 5.49 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 50.50 | 15.39 |
| JSP | 14.70 | 4.48 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 14.7 | 4.5 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 371.2 | 34.5 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 452 | 42 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 823.2 | 76.5 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 631 | 58.7 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 42.0 | 12.8 |
| LWL | 35.1 | 10.7 |
| Beam | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Draft | N/AN/A | |
| Displacement | 19700 lbs. | 8936 kgs. |
| Ballast | 7000 lbs. | 3175 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.36 | 0.36 |
| Displac. / LOA | 469.05 | 698.13 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/bulb & spade rudder |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Johnstone |
| Builder | J Boats Tillotson Pearson (USA) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | Lead |
| First Build | 1999 |
| Last Build | 2005 |
| # Built | 35 |