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TEST: Pure 42
March 17, 2026 · 8 min · 2K views · Port Ginesta, Spain
Pure 42 sailing hard with open horizon and distant land
What this video covers
The Pure 42 is a 42-foot aluminum expedition sailboat built in Kiel, Germany, designed to bridge the performance and utility characteristics of Pogo, Ovni, and Sirius models.0:07 The vessel features a lifting T-keel that adjusts draft from 3 meters to 1.2 meters, allowing the boat to stand upright on its keel and twin rudders during storage.7:37 The hull is constructed of aluminum, while the deckhouse and superstructure are made of fiberglass to facilitate interior installation before the roof is attached.3:14 The interior layout includes a raised saloon with 360-degree glass visibility, a galley equipped with both gas and induction, and a forward cabin featuring a traditional V-berth.4:27 Under sail, the boat demonstrates high performance, though the fixed cutter stay complicates tacking with a genoa.7:18 The helm position requires the sailor to sit on the rail to maintain a clear view, which is less ergonomic than the protected cockpit seating.1:28 The vessel is priced at approximately 14 million NOK.8:27
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