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Csy 42 Ph
 ·  Builder: Gulfstar Yachts  ·  First built: 1986
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About the Csy 42 Ph

Caribbean Sailing Yachts produced the CSY 42 Ph as part of their popular fleet of cruising sailboats during the company's heyday in the 1970s and early 1980s. Built in Tampa, Florida, this model represents the practical cruising philosophy that made CSY a respected name among serious bluewater sailors. The CSY 42 Ph features the robust construction and conservative design approach characteristic of the CSY line. These boats earned their reputation through proven performance on extended cruising passages, with many owners completing ambitious voyages including ocean crossings. The design emphasizes reliability and comfort over racing performance, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and offshore passages. CSY boats are known for their solid fiberglass construction, generous interior accommodations, and practical deck layouts that facilitate comfortable living aboard. The company's focus on creating capable cruising platforms attracted sailors who prioritized seaworthiness and livability over speed. While CSY is no longer in production, these boats maintain a loyal following among cruising enthusiasts who appreciate their proven track record and blue-water capabilities. The CSY 42 Ph continues to be sought after by sailors planning extended cruising adventures or seeking a reliable coastal cruiser.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.33 ft / 12.90 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.17 ft / 10.42 m
Beam 13.42 ft / 4.09 m
Max Draft 5.42 ft / 1.65 m
Displacement 22,400.00 lb / 10,160 kg
Ballast 8,400.00 lb / 3,810 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 774.00 ft² / 71.91 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Builder Gulfstar Yachts
First Built 1986
Related Sailboats ["Pearson 424 Cutter" · "Pearson 422" · "Sabre 425" · "Centurion 42" · "Endeavour 42"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 159
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 15.65
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 29.77
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.91
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.83
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.96
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 42.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.6
P (Mainsail Luff) 43.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.1
SA Fore 390.6
SA Main 346.15
How It Compares

vs. Centurion 42, Pearson 422, Sabre 425

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Csy 42 Ph ★
42.3 ft
Centurion 42
42.4 ft
Pearson 422
42.2 ft
Sabre 425
42.4 ft
LWL
Csy 42 Ph ★
34.2 ft
Centurion 42
33.2 ft
Pearson 422
33.7 ft
Sabre 425
34.7 ft
Beam
Csy 42 Ph ★
13.4 ft
Centurion 42
13.3 ft
Pearson 422
13.0 ft
Sabre 425
12.8 ft
Displacement
Csy 42 Ph ★
22 lbs
Centurion 42
24 lbs
Pearson 422
22 lbs
Sabre 425
19 lbs
Ballast
Csy 42 Ph ★
8 lbs
Centurion 42
9 lbs
Pearson 422
7 lbs
Sabre 425
8 lbs
Sail Area
Csy 42 Ph ★
774 sq ft
Centurion 42
886 sq ft
Pearson 422
662 sq ft
Sabre 425
766 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Csy 42 Ph ★
159 s/nm
Centurion 42
75 s/nm
Pearson 422
171 s/nm
Sabre 425
96 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Csy 42 Ph ★
15.7
Centurion 42
17.0
Pearson 422
13.5
Sabre 425
17.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Csy 42 Ph ★
—
Centurion 42
39.5 %
Pearson 422
34.7 %
Sabre 425
42.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Csy 42 Ph ★
29.8
Centurion 42
33.3
Pearson 422
30.8
Sabre 425
26.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Csy 42 Ph ★
1.91
Centurion 42
1.84
Pearson 422
1.86
Sabre 425
1.92
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Csy 42 Ph ★
—
Centurion 42
297
Pearson 422
257
Sabre 425
205
Hull Speed
Csy 42 Ph ★
7.8 kts
Centurion 42
7.7 kts
Pearson 422
7.8 kts
Sabre 425
7.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Csy 42 Ph ★
2.0
Centurion 42
1.8
Pearson 422
1.8
Sabre 425
2.7
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