Terrapin 42

Description

L.O.D.                         42′

L.W.L.                         37′ 6″

L.O.A.                         42′ 6″

Length Ext.             51′

BEAM                         11′ 10″

DRAFT                        2′ 8″/3′ 0″ outside ballast

SAIL AREA                  1,100 sq. ft.

DISPLACEMENT         23,000 lbs.

BALLAST                    8,000 lbs. lead

RIG                             Gaff Schooner

POWER                       Twin Outboards in wells or inboard diesel

TYPE                           Modified bateau-hull fisherman (arc-bottom/V-bow)

ACCOMMODATIONS     Layout shown sleeps two in the fo’c’sle and one on the settee in the fwd. cabin, and two in the aft cabin double berth. This interior layout is intended for a live-aboard couple with children or occasional guests; it provides maximum privacy and stowage, including a large ice-hold in the galley and 6′ hanging locker in the aft cabin.

CONSTRUCTION        QUICK MOLDED: Epoxy/fabric-covered laminated plywood.  Bottom: double diagonal 3/4″x24″x12′ ply planking over partial backbone and stringers. Sides: 3/4″ ply with butt blocks.  Sheer clamps and chine logs laminated from 1×4 stock.  Decks 5/8″ ply over sawn beams.  Trunks: 3/4″ ply. Coach roofs: 1/2″ ply over sawn beams.  Masts: solid or hollow laminated Douglas fir (hexagonal or two-sided). Booms: from solid Douglas fir 6×6 stock.  Gaffs: from solid 4×4 stock.  Interior: painted plywood trimmed with hardwoods.

OPTIONS                    Complete plans include the construction manual THE NEW COLD MOLDED BOATBUILDING. Different rigs and interiors, including commercial layouts (maximum capacity 7 U.S. tons) can be custom drawn.