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Valiant 42

Valiant · 1990–2007

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Valiant 42

Valiant · 1990–2007

LOA 42.2ft
Beam 12.6ft
Disp. 24,500lbs
Ballast Ratio 41%
D/L Ratio 275
CSV 1.80
MCR 33.5
SA/D 16.0
Cabins 2
Berths 6
Sea Berths 4
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Modified Fin
Rig Cutter
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Canoe

Evolution of the V-40. Aft cockpit (CE = center-entry interior layout). Excellent passage maker.

Use-Case Scores

Coastal79Bluewater91Pacific82Singlehand84Liveaboard55Upwind64Downwind74

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 0.41 · 10% weight · 94 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight · 100 pts
Galley Safety L Shaped · 10% weight · 80 pts
Capsize Screening 1.80 · 10% weight · 75 pts
D/L Ratio 275 · 10% weight · 88 pts
Motion Comfort 33.5 · 10% weight · 74 pts

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