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Maple Leaf 42
Designer: Stan Huntingford  ·  Builder: Cooper Yachts  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Maple Leaf 42

Canadian yacht builder Maple Leaf Yachts produced this 42-foot cruising sailboat during the company's active years in the recreational marine market. While detailed specifications remain scarce, the Maple Leaf 42 appears to have been positioned as a mid-sized cruiser designed for sailors seeking comfortable accommodations without sacrificing sailing performance. Based on the era and builder's typical approach, this model likely featured a moderate displacement hull with a fin keel configuration, making it suitable for both coastal cruising and longer passages. The 42-foot length suggests generous interior volume, probably accommodating six to eight people in multiple cabins with a practical galley and salon arrangement. Maple Leaf Yachts built boats with an emphasis on solid construction and livability, traits that would have made the Maple Leaf 42 appealing to cruising couples and families. The design philosophy typically emphasized seaworthiness over pure racing performance, though the boat would likely have been capable of respectable speeds under sail. Documentation and owner reports for this model remain limited, making it a relatively uncommon find in today's used boat market. Prospective buyers should thoroughly inspect any available example, as service and parts support may be challenging to locate.

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$20,000 – $20,000
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$20,000 – $20,000 2
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  • Location affects price. Boats in landlocked states or areas with fewer buyers often sell for less than those on the coast.
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.00 ft / 12.80 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
Beam 13.08 ft / 3.99 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 24,000.00 lb / 10,886 kg
Ballast 9,000.00 lb / 4,082 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 798.00 ft² / 74.14 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Stan Huntingford
Builder Cooper Yachts
First Built 1976
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Performance Ratios
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
15.41
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
32.57
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
1.82
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. 7.93
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
2.02
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) 51.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 44.17
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.5
SA Fore 433.5
SA Main 364.4
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