MAPLE LEAF 42

About the MAPLE LEAF 42

The Maple Leaf 42 is a Canadian-built cruiser designed by Stan Huntingford and constructed by Cooper Yachts in 1976. With a displacement of 24000.0 lb and a beam of 13.08 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of Canadian boatbuilding, though the exact number of hulls built remains unconfirmed in available records.

Best for:

This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a spacious, heavy-displacement vessel for protected waters, particularly owners willing to manage significant maintenance on aging composite structures. Its high comfort ratio of 32.57 suggests it is well-suited for those prioritizing stability and motion comfort over high-speed performance.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 1.82 and a displacement/length ratio of 249.9, the Maple Leaf 42 possesses the heavy displacement and stability characteristics often associated with bluewater cruising, provided the structural integrity of the deck core and rudder assembly is verified.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include other late-1970s Canadian designs like the Vancouver 42 or similar heavy-displacement cruisers from that era, as they share the same design philosophy of robust construction and moderate sail area. The Maple Leaf 42's specific combination of a fin keel and masthead sloop rig places it in the same category as other 40-45 ft cruisers from the mid-1970s.