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CARAVELLE 42 (ALDEN)

Built by Halmatic (UK) Molich (DEN)/Hodgdon Brothers (USA) • Designed by Alden Assoc.
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CARAVELLE 42 (ALDEN) - Photo
CARAVELLE 42 (ALDEN) - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin Keel
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1968
Last Built: 1973
Number Built: 20

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 12.67 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 8.53 m
Beam: 3.35 m
Draft (Max): 1.78 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 8,800 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 35.04 m²
Mainsail Area: 35.16 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 70.20 m²
Sail Area (reported): 70.23 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 14.02 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 5.00 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 12.41 m
E (Boom Length): 5.67 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Gray
Engine Type: Gas
Fuel Capacity: 151 L
Water Capacity: 303 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 7.09 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 16.47
SA/Displacement (Reported): 16.82
Displacement/Length: 394.53
Comfort Ratio: 38.35
Capsize Screening: 1.64
S-Number: 1.15

Notes

Alden design #992. Hulls were molded by Halmatic Ltd. (UK) and a majority were finished by Molich (DEN).