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Beneteau R/C 42

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1983–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
46.8%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
16.8
Displacement / length
174.3
Comfort ratio
24.1
Capsize screening
1.99
Hull speed
8.1 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1705
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1983–present
Designer
German Frers
Builder
Beneteau

Design & history

The Beneteau RC 42 is a shoal draft version of the First 42 (Beneteau).

Notable features
Shoal draft version: 5.42'
Variants
  • FIRST 42 (BENETEAU)
Design

Derived from the FIRST 42 (BENETEAU).

Curated reference notes

Not yet featured in any indexed video.

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