Question 1

What are the specs of the WESTWIND 42?

Accepted Answer

The WESTWIND 42 has the following specifications: 42ft LOA, 12.5ft beam, 5.5ft draft, 28,500lb displacement, 9,199.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Staysail Ketch. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the WESTWIND 42 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Blue Water Yacht Builders (TAIWAN), designed by George H. Stadel III, first built in 1981.

Question 3

Is the WESTWIND 42 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The WESTWIND 42 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 41.87, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.64, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the WESTWIND 42?

Accepted Answer

The WESTWIND 42 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 12.93, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 323.71, making it a heavy displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a WESTWIND 42?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a WESTWIND 42 is estimated at $3.5K – $9.3K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a WESTWIND 42 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the WESTWIND 42 (42ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $3.5K – $9.3K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 42ft boat: Florida: $7,600-$20,200/year. California: $7,100-$17,600/year. Massachusetts: $5,300-$11,800/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,300-$14,700/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,000-$9,100/year. Texas: $3,000-$9,100/year. Washington: $6,000-$13,100/year. Michigan: $2,900-$6,500/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,500-$9,100/year. South Carolina: $6,600-$12,600/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $7K to $37K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a WESTWIND 42?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the WESTWIND 42 (42ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,600-$20,200/year. California: $7,100-$17,600/year. Massachusetts: $5,300-$11,800/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,300-$14,700/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,000-$9,100/year. Texas: $3,000-$9,100/year. Washington: $6,000-$13,100/year. Michigan: $2,900-$6,500/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,500-$9,100/year. South Carolina: $6,600-$12,600/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the WESTWIND 42?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 3 issues reported for the WESTWIND 42 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in plumbing, deck, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the WESTWIND 42.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a WESTWIND 42?

Accepted Answer

When buying a WESTWIND 42, SailPages.com has compiled 3 model-specific issues reported by owners across plumbing, deck. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the WESTWIND 42 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the WESTWIND 42?

Accepted Answer

The WESTWIND 42 has the following rig dimensions: I=47ft (foretriangle height), J=19.8ft (foretriangle base), P=40.8ft (mainsail luff), E=14ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 773.7 sq ft. Jib area: 465.3 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the WESTWIND 42 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The WESTWIND 42 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 42ft LOA, comfort ratio 41.87, capsize ratio 1.64, SA/disp 12.93. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	42 ft
LWL	34 ft
Beam	12.5 ft
Draft	5.5 ft
Displacement	28,500 lb
Ballast	9,199.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.8 kn

Iforetriangle height	47 ft
Jforetriangle base	19.8 ft
Pmainsail luff	40.8 ft
Emainsail foot	14 ft
FLforestay	19.8 ft
Mainsail	773.7 sq ft
Jib (100%)	465.3 sq ft
Spinnaker	791 sq ft

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