Malo 42 cutter
Description
The Malo 42 (often referred to as the Malö 42 cutter) is a premium Swedish bluewater cruiser built by Malö Yachts on the island of Orust between 1991 and 2002 (about 33 hulls produced). Designed by Leif Ängermark, it's celebrated for its exceptional build quality, seaworthiness, comfort, and ease of handling—making it a favorite for serious offshore and ocean cruising, often called a "go-anywhere" yacht or the "Swedish army knife" of sailboats. Available in both cutter and fractional sloop versions, the cutter rig (with self-tacking staysail) is particularly popular for short-handed sailing, offering excellent balance in varied conditions. These boats emphasize hand-crafted details, over-engineered construction, and luxurious mahogany interiors, setting them apart from mass-produced designs.
Construction Details
| Designer | Leif Ängermark |
|---|---|
| Builder | Malö Yachts |
| Length | 43.100 ft |
| LOA | 43.100 ft |
| LWL | 34.100 ft |
| Beam | 13.100 ft |
| Displacement | 30865 lb |
| Ballast | 12125 lb |
| Max Draft | 0.200 ft |
| Year Built | 191 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 57.74 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.90 ft |
| p | 50.85 ft |
| e | 17.22 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.74 ft | 16.90 ft | 50.85 ft | 17.22 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Malo 42 cutter - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 50.85 ft - (15499 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.22 ft - (5249 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.84 ft - (16106 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 53.11 ft - (16188 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 448.7 ft² |
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Malo 42 cutter - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 48.13 ft - (14670 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.08 ft - (6730 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.38 ft - (12917 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.44 ft - (5925 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 467.8 ft² |
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Malo 42 cutter - GENOA
| Luff | 56.5 ft - (17221 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
| Leech | 53 ft - (16154 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.12 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.99 ft - (6703 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.31 ° |
| Area | * 621.32 ft² |
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Malo 42 cutter - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 59 ft - (17983 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 28.75 ft - (8763 mm) |
| Leech | 55 ft - (16764 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1272 ft² |
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