KENDO 42
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.49 ft |
| LWL | 34.45 ft |
| Beam | 12.96 ft |
| Draft | 6.07 ft |
| Displacement | 26,455 lb |
| Ballast | 8,378.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
About the KENDO 42
The Kendo 42 is a French-built cruising yacht designed by M. Bigoin and constructed by CNSO (FRA) in 1979. With a build count of ? hulls, this vessel represents a specific era of European boatbuilding characterized by robust construction and traditional design principles.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers who prioritize a comfortable, stable ride over high-speed performance, given its heavy displacement and moderate sail area.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 26455.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.74, and a comfort ratio of 36.58, the Kendo 42 exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping abilities suitable for bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 42 and the Oyster 42 from the late 1970s, as they share similar heavy displacement characteristics, fin keel configurations, and a focus on safe, comfortable offshore passage making.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the KENDO 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 42.49ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the KENDO 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 KENDO 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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