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TS 42

Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · First built 2014

A Christophe Barreau-designed performance catamaran with a high sail area-to-displacement ratio for spirited cruising

Designed by Christophe Barreau, built by Marsaudon Composites.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LightHeavy

97 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 97
EasygoingPowered-up

26.1 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 26.1

The record

Full specifications

The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.

Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
26.1
Displacement / length
96.6
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
FG w/ infused vinylester; PVC foam core
Production
Years built
First built 2014
Designer
Christophe Barreau
Builder
Marsaudon Composites

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The family

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