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ARROW 1280-S

Kits or professionally built· Design: Schionning Design
$977,000 avg$977,000 – $977,000 (1 listings)from 2018
$1.9K – $5.1K est. annual maintenance
Catamaran / MultihullmultiFractional SloopVariableTwin/Triple

Specifications

Hull

LOA41.99 ft
Beam22.31 ft
Displacement9,921 lb

About the ARROW 1280-S

Headroom above is for hulls. Payload: 1,500 kg / 3.307 lbs. Outboard option: 1x 30-60 hp

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Arrow 1280-S is a modern fractional sloop designed by Schionning Design, with records indicating production in 2018. Built as kits or professionally constructed, this 41.99 ft vessel offers a lightweight displacement of 9921.0 lb, reflecting a performance-oriented design philosophy.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for performance-minded coastal cruisers and weekend racers who prioritize speed and handling over heavy bluewater comfort. Its fractional rig and light displacement appeal to sailors seeking a responsive, easy-to-handle package for sheltered waters.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 4.16 and a relatively light displacement of 9921.0 lb, the Arrow 1280-S is not ideally configured for heavy offshore passages, favoring coastal and inshore cruising instead.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 42 and the J/125, as they share a similar era, fractional sloop rig, and focus on performance sailing. These models also target the same market of sailors looking for a balance between racing capability and cruising amenities in the 40-42 ft range.

Performance

Capsize4.16
SA/Disp36.7

Market Price

Low
$977,000
Average
$977,000
High
$977,000
Based on 1 listings across 1 marketplace

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 41.99ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$1.9K – $5.1K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the ARROW 1280-Syet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.

Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
25 survey areas — hull, keel, rig, engine, electrical and more. Take it aboard when you view any boat.

Own a ARROW 1280-S? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.

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