IRWIN AVANTI 42
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.5 ft |
| LWL | 35.08 ft |
| Beam | 13.33 ft |
| Draft | 4.33 ft |
| Displacement | 26,000 lb |
| Ballast | 8,000.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
Engine
| Commonly | Perkins, Yanmar, Westerbeke, Vetus, Ford |
About the IRWIN AVANTI 42
The Irwin Avanti 42 is a classic American cruising sloop designed by Ted Irwin and built by Irwin Yachts (USA) between 1975 and 1978. With a displacement of 26000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 34.22, this vessel represents a substantial, heavy-displacement design from the mid-1970s, though the exact number of hulls built remains unverified in available records.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize stability and comfort over high-speed performance, particularly those seeking a spacious, traditional layout with a full keel for safe passage making.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.8 and a high displacement of 26000.0 lb, the Avanti 42 is well-suited for bluewater cruising, offering excellent stability and motion comfort in heavy seas.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Cal 40 and the Tartan 42, as they share similar production eras, heavy displacement characteristics, and a focus on safe, comfortable cruising with full keels and masthead sloop rigs.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the IRWIN AVANTI 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 42.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the IRWIN AVANTI 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 IRWIN AVANTI 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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Which engine powers your IRWIN AVANTI 42?
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