Highly regarded bluewater cruiser with full keel and bronze centerboard, built by Hinckley in Maine. 103 hulls completed over 34 years of production speak to the design's enduring appeal.
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What is the Sou'wester 42's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Sou'wester 42 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.19. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
Is the Sou'wester 42 safe for offshore sailing?
The Sou'wester 42 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.72. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
How much does a Sou'wester 42 weigh?
The Sou'wester 42 has a displacement of 24000 and a length overall (LOA) of 42.8.
Who designed the Sou'wester 42?
The Sou'wester 42 was designed by Halsey C. Herreshoff, first built in 1959.