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O Valiant Yachts 42, como a frota o viu
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The Valiant Yachts 42 is a Robert H. Perry-designed cutter-rigged sailboat built by Valiant Yachts from 1992 to 2010, known for its fin keel with a rudder on skeg and its offshore capabilities. With an LOA of 12.8 meters, a beam of 3.9 meters, and a displacement of 11,158 kg, it features a comfort ratio of 34.9 and a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.1. Aboard *59° North Sailing*, Matt Rutherford prepared a Valiant 42 for a solo Arctic circumnavigation, noting its suitability for solo offshore sailing due to a short path from the aft cabin to the cockpit, a cutter-ketch rig allowing single-line reefing, and full sail trim from the cockpit.31:21 Rutherford's refit included replacing corroded metal holding tanks, repainting both masts, and installing an automotive engine-coolant heater.36:46 He observed that fiberglass hulls like the Valiant's deflect glancing blows from ice better than steel. *Be The Captain* identifies the Valiant 42 as a proven hull design for offshore cruising, contrasting it with coastal cruisers that prioritize interior volume over structural integrity.55:42
