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New York Yacht Club 42 Frers
Designer: German Frers  ·  Builder: Nautor  ·  First built: 2005
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About the New York Yacht Club 42 Frers

Designed by renowned Argentine naval architect German Frers and built by Finland's prestigious Nautor shipyard, this sophisticated 42-footer represents a compelling blend of performance and comfort. The yacht's moderate displacement of 15,983 pounds and substantial ballast ratio create an excellent foundation for both spirited sailing and comfortable cruising. The hull features a modern fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration, delivering responsive handling and solid upwind performance. With a fractional sloop rig carrying 1,018 square feet of sail area, the boat offers versatility across varying wind conditions while maintaining manageable sail handling for shorthanded crews. The generous beam of 12.89 feet provides good interior volume and initial stability. Built specifically for the New York Yacht Club's one-design fleet, these yachts excel in both competitive racing and weekend cruising scenarios. The moderate comfort ratio of 21.2 indicates a design that prioritizes performance without sacrificing livability, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and club racing. Nautor's fiberglass construction ensures durability and low maintenance, while Frers' design expertise delivers the refined sailing characteristics expected from this caliber of yacht. The combination of pedigree builder, proven designer, and thoughtful specifications makes this an attractive option for discerning sailors.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.58 ft / 12.98 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 37.04 ft / 11.29 m
Beam 12.89 ft / 3.93 m
Max Draft 8.86 ft / 2.70 m
Displacement 15,983.00 lb / 7,250 kg
Ballast 7,046.00 lb / 3,196 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 1,018.00 ft² / 94.58 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer German Frers
Builder Nautor
First Built 2005
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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
 25.76
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 44.08
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 140.41
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
 21.2
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
 2.05
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. 8.16 kn
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
 4.69
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. 1,705.97 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 25.78
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 59.06 ft / 18.00 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.34 ft / 4.98 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 56.56 ft / 17.24 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 18.95 ft / 5.78 m
SA Fore 482.52 ft² / 44.83 m²
SA Main 535.91 ft² / 49.79 m²
SA Total (100%) 1,018.43 ft² / 94.62 m²
Est. Forestay Length 61.28 ft / 18.68 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
How It Compares

vs. Cc 131, Clubswan 42, Dynamic 43, J/120, Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau

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Dimensions
LOA
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
42.6 ft
Cc 131
43.0 ft
Clubswan 42
42.6 ft
Dynamic 43
42.8 ft
J/120
40.0 ft
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
42.7 ft
LWL
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
37.0 ft
Cc 131
37.2 ft
Clubswan 42
37.0 ft
Dynamic 43
34.8 ft
J/120
34.0 ft
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
39.4 ft
Beam
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
12.9 ft
Cc 131
13.0 ft
Clubswan 42
12.9 ft
Dynamic 43
11.2 ft
J/120
12.6 ft
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
14.1 ft
Displacement
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
15 lbs
Cc 131
16 lbs
Clubswan 42
15 lbs
Dynamic 43
13 lbs
J/120
14 lbs
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
18 lbs
Ballast
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
7 lbs
Cc 131
6 lbs
Clubswan 42
7 lbs
Dynamic 43
6 lbs
J/120
6 lbs
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
5 lbs
Sail Area
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
1 sq ft
Cc 131
887 sq ft
Clubswan 42
—
Dynamic 43
898 sq ft
J/120
762 sq ft
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
842 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
25.8
Cc 131
21.6
Clubswan 42
—
Dynamic 43
25.8
J/120
19.4
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
19.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
44.1 %
Cc 131
40.0 %
Clubswan 42
44.1 %
Dynamic 43
48.3 %
J/120
44.1 %
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
26.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
21.2
Cc 131
22.2
Clubswan 42
—
Dynamic 43
22.2
J/120
27.9
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
21.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
2.05
Cc 131
2.02
Clubswan 42
—
Dynamic 43
1.89
J/120
1.60
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
2.12
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
140
Cc 131
146
Clubswan 42
140
Dynamic 43
140
J/120
144
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
138
Hull Speed
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
8.2 kts
Cc 131
8.2 kts
Clubswan 42
—
Dynamic 43
7.9 kts
J/120
9.6 kts
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
8.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
New York Yacht Club 42 Frers ★
4.7
Cc 131
4.1
Clubswan 42
—
Dynamic 43
4.7
J/120
—
Sun Odyssey 440 Jeanneau
3.9
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