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MARTIN 242

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1980

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Dimensions

LOA
24.17 ft
LWL
19.25 ft
Beam
8 ft
Max Draft
4.75 ft
Displacement
2,500 lbs
Ballast
930 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.36 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
24.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
156
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
37.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
280 sq ft
I
27.5 ft
J
7.25 ft
P
30 ft
E
12 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
lead

Production

First Built
1980
Last Built
Number Built
350
Notes: The MARTIN 242 was still in production as of 2010.

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