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