Martin 242 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 27.50 | 8.38 |
| J | 7.25 | 2.21 |
| P | 30.00 | 9.14 |
| E | 12.00 | 3.66 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 27.50 | 8.38 |
| JSP | 7.25 | 2.21 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 7.3 | 2.2 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 99.7 | 9.3 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 194.4 | 18.1 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 294.1 | 27.3 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 169.5 | 15.8 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 24.2 | 7.4 |
| LWL | 19.3 | 5.9 |
| Beam | 8.0 | 2.4 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 2500 lbs. | 1134 kgs. |
| Ballast | 930 lbs. | 422 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.12 | 0.02 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.37 | 0.37 |
| Displac. / LOA | 103.31 | 153.24 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/spade rudder |
| Rig Type | Fractional Sloop |
| Designer | Don Martin |
| Builder | Martin Yachts (CAN)/MG Marine (USA) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | lead |
| First Build | 1980 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | 350 |