DISCOVERY 42
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.19 ft |
| LWL | 36.45 ft |
| Beam | 13.22 ft |
| Draft | 6.89 ft |
| Displacement | 25,003 lb |
| Ballast | 8,091 lb |
| Material | 42’ 2”12.86 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 52 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.83 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 46 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 859.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 437.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 743.9 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Water | 71.3 L |
| Fuel | 79.3 L |
| CE category | About440 000€(2020) |
About the DISCOVERY 42
LWL is measured heeled. Draft with shoal keel: 1.8m/5.75'. Keel weight: 1,570 kg/3,461 lbs. Sail area: main 43.44sqm/468sft, jib: 30.18sqm/325sft.
The Discovery 42 is a modern cruising yacht designed by Rob Humphreys and built by Discovery Yachts, LTD, with production records indicating a build year of 2019. As a relatively new model with limited historical owner data, it represents a contemporary take on the brand's reputation for robust, comfortable offshore cruisers.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize a comfortable, stable ride and modern fractional sloop performance, particularly those interested in a newer build with minimal wear.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 25003.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.81, and a comfort ratio of 32.52, the Discovery 42 exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping characteristics typical of Humphreys designs.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 42 and the Swan 42, as they share similar displacement, beam, and a focus on bluewater capability with fractional rigs.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the DISCOVERY 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 42.19ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DISCOVERY 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 DISCOVERY 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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