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Swan 42[1]
Ron Holland Swan distinctive transom shape
Development
DesignerRon Holland
LocationFinland
Year1980 - 1985
No. built38
BrandSwan
Builder(s)Nautor Swan OY
NameSwan 42[1]
Boat
Displacement10,800 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 height16.73 m (54.9 ft)
17.34 m (56.9 ft)
J foretriangle base5.08 m (16.7 ft)
P mainsail luff14.86 m (48.8 ft)
E mainsail foot4.29 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)
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Swan 42 Designed by Ron Holland

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

References

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