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Bowman 42
Bowman · 1998–?
Bowman 42
Bowman · 1998–?
LOA 43.08ft
Beam 12.58ft
Disp. 21,429lbs
Ballast Ratio 32%
D/L Ratio 272
CSV 1.82
MCR 31.7
SA/D 18.6
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Modified Fin
Rig Cutter
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom
Chuck Paine design. Built by Bowman / Rustler Yachts (UK). Cutter rig with skeg-hung rudder. Good SA/D (18.6) for a bluewater cutter. Shallow keel option at 5.9ft.
Use-Case Scores
Score Breakdown
Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.
Rudder Type Skeg Hung · 20% weight ·
100 pts
Keel Type Modified Fin · 10% weight ·
95 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.32 · 10% weight ·
41 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Galley Safety Unknown · 10% weight ·
50 pts
Capsize Screening 1.82 · 10% weight ·
73 pts
D/L Ratio 272 · 10% weight ·
86 pts
Motion Comfort 31.7 · 10% weight ·
67 pts
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