1995 Valiant 42
LOA
12.80m (42.0ft)
Beam
3.82m (12.5ft)
Displacement
10,886kg (23,999lbs)
Year
1995–2005
Manufacturer
Valiant
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.80 m | 42.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.52 m | 34.5 ft |
| Beam | 3.82 m | 12.5 ft |
| Draft | 1.90 m | 6.2 ft |
| Mast Height | 17.50 m | 57.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,886 kg | 23,999 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,309 kg | 9,500 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 78.0 m² | 840 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Cutter | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Modified full | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 227 L | 60.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 416 L | 109.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Bob Perry | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.13
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
39.6%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.69 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
22.4
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1995 Valiant 42
The Valiant 42 is a centre-cockpit world cruiser designed by Bob Perry for comfortable circumnavigation. Her modified full keel and generous tankage create a self-sufficient platform for extended offshore voyaging.