Rainbow 42
Description
The Rainbow 42 is a Danish high-performance racing sailboat designed by Frans Harter and constructed by Farsø Glasfiber beginning in 1986. This 41.96-foot vessel represents a sophisticated approach to ultralight racing yacht design, emerging from Denmark's rich tradition of advanced sailing technology during the mid-1980s when fractional rigs and bulb keels were becoming increasingly popular in competitive sailing. Built with fiberglass construction featuring a fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration and fractional sloop rig, the boat was designed specifically for racing applications where ultimate performance takes precedence over comfort or cruising amenities. The Rainbow 42 is characterized as an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer, though it is stable/stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized, making it best suited as a racing boat that demands skilled handling and appropriate conditions. With its exceptional sail area-to-displacement ratio and sophisticated hull form, the Rainbow 42 represents the cutting-edge of 1980s racing yacht technology designed for competitive sailors seeking maximum performance.
Construction Details
| Designer | Frans Harter |
|---|---|
| Builder | Farsø Glasfiber |
| Length | 41.960 ft |
| LOA | 41.960 ft |
| LWL | 36.420 ft |
| Beam | 12.300 ft |
| Displacement | 8377 lb |
| Ballast | 3108 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.870 ft |
| Year Built | 1986 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46.38 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.84 ft |
| p | 50.03 ft |
| e | 19.68 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.38 ft | 13.84 ft | 50.03 ft | 19.68 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Rainbow 42 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | 46.38 ft - (14137 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Foot | 28.54 ft - (8699 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1125 ft² |
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