CARTWRIGHT 42
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42 ft |
| LWL | 32 ft |
| Beam | 11.83 ft |
| Draft | 5.5 ft |
| Displacement | 23,500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
About the CARTWRIGHT 42
The Cartwright 42 is a classic 1976 design by Jerry Cartwright, characterized by its substantial 23500.0 lb displacement and full/long keel configuration. With a LOA of 42.0 ft and a beam of 11.83 ft, this cutter-rigged vessel represents a robust, heavy-displacement cruising platform from the mid-1970s.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize seakeeping and stability over speed, particularly those who appreciate the traditional handling characteristics of a full-keel cutter.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.66 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 320.16, the Cartwright 42 is well-suited for bluewater cruising due to its inherent stability and heavy, motion-dampening hull form.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Cal 40 and O'Day 42, which share similar production eras and heavy-displacement, full-keel designs aimed at safe, comfortable cruising.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CARTWRIGHT 42 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CARTWRIGHT 42yet 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.
Own a CARTWRIGHT 42? 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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