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Sweden Yachts 42
Designer: Peter Norlin/Jens Östmann  ·  Builder: Sweden Yachts  ·  First built: 1998
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About the Sweden Yachts 42

Designed by the accomplished Swedish team of Peter Norlin and Jens Östmann, this sleek 43-footer represents Sweden Yachts' commitment to blending performance with comfort. Launched in 1998, the Sweden Yachts 42 embodies Scandinavian design philosophy with clean lines, thoughtful engineering, and attention to detail that has earned the builder international recognition. The yacht's fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration, combined with a fractional sloop rig carrying 919 square feet of sail area, delivers impressive performance characteristics. With an SA/Displacement ratio of 18.77, she offers spirited sailing while maintaining excellent stability thanks to her substantial 8,885-pound ballast. The moderate displacement of 22,046 pounds strikes an ideal balance between speed and seaworthiness. Her comfort ratio of 29.44 and capsize screening formula of 1.83 indicate this yacht is well-suited for both coastal cruising and offshore passages, appealing to sailors seeking a capable blue-water cruiser with racing potential. The hull's 8.13-knot theoretical hull speed suggests respectable performance in light to moderate conditions, while the robust construction and thoughtful design make her equally at home on extended cruises or spirited day sails.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 43.47 ft / 13.25 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 36.81 ft / 11.22 m
Beam 12.80 ft / 3.90 m
Max Draft 6.89 ft / 2.10 m
Displacement 22,046.00 lb / 10,000 kg
Ballast 8,885.00 lb / 4,030 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 919.00 ft² / 85.38 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Peter Norlin/Jens Östmann
Builder Sweden Yachts
First Built 1998
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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
18.77
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
40.3
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
197.33
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
29.44
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
1.83
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. 8.13 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
2.94
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. 1,683.54 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. 18.78
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 54.46 ft / 16.60 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.57 ft / 5.05 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 52.82 ft / 16.10 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 17.72 ft / 5.40 m
SA Fore 451.20 ft² / 41.92 m²
SA Main 467.99 ft² / 43.48 m²
SA Total (100%) 919.19 ft² / 85.40 m²
Est. Forestay Length 56.93 ft / 17.35 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model D2-55
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 55
Fuel Capacity 74 gals / 280 L
Water Capacity 112 gals / 424 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
43.5 ft
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
43.5 ft
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
43.4 ft
Hanse 430
43.6 ft
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
43.6 ft
X43 2
43.4 ft
LWL
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
36.8 ft
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
37.4 ft
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
34.0 ft
Hanse 430
39.4 ft
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
37.4 ft
X43 2
37.2 ft
Beam
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
12.8 ft
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
13.0 ft
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
13.0 ft
Hanse 430
13.7 ft
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
14.1 ft
X43 2
13.1 ft
Displacement
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
22 lbs
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
19 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
27 lbs
Hanse 430
24 lbs
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
22 lbs
X43 2
20 lbs
Ballast
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
8 lbs
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
5 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
10 lbs
Hanse 430
7 lbs
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
8 lbs
X43 2
8 lbs
Sail Area
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
919 sq ft
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
958 sq ft
Hanse 430
1 sq ft
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
861 sq ft
X43 2
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
18.8
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
16.9
Hanse 430
19.7
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
17.0
X43 2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
40.3 %
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
29.0 %
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
37.6 %
Hanse 430
29.4 %
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
35.6 %
X43 2
39.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
29.4
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
38.2
Hanse 430
28.0
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
26.4
X43 2
26.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
1.83
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
1.72
Hanse 430
1.90
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
1.99
X43 2
1.91
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
197
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
167
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
314
Hanse 430
175
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
195
X43 2
180
Hull Speed
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
8.1 kts
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
7.8 kts
Hanse 430
8.4 kts
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
8.2 kts
X43 2
8.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Sweden Yachts 42 ★
2.9
Grand Soleil 43 Bc
Hallberg Rassy 42 Frers
Hanse 430
3.4
Oceanis 430 Beneteau
X43 2
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