Updated version of the 42 Classic with redesigned deck and interior
Available with a shallow keel. Draft: 1.7m / 5.58ft.
Hull: Fin with rudder on skeg
Finn w/sep.skeg rudder
Available with a shallow draft keel. Draft: 1.7m / 5.58ft.
Reported sail area:
– Main: 31.3 m² / 334.75 ft²
– #1 Genoa: 63 m² / 678.13 ft²
Available with a shallow draft keel. Draft: 1.7m / 5.58ft.
Reported sail area:
– Main: 32.6 m² / 350.9 ft²
– #1 Genoa: 63 m² / 678.13 ft²
Hull length: 10.6m
Available with optional 22 or 25 hp engines.
Introduced at the 1996 London Boat show, production began in 1997.
Victoria fitted out moldings laid up by Northshore Shipyard.
Molds were sold to Classic Marine International in 2004. It appears CMI was inactive by 2007.
Engine and tank Information above comes from a CMI brochure.
Van de Stadt design #143.
AKA CLIPPER 69 and later KLIPPER.
KLIPPER has an extended stern. LOA reported as 8.85m
Photo from KLIPPER brochure ca. 1972.
Sail plan and hull drawing is VDS CLIPPER dated 1964.
Interior drawing is from VDS plan for KLIPPER dated 1970.
Thanks to ‘Christopher’ for supplying information.
Specs above are from Bristow’s Book of Yachts, Sail & Power, 22nd edition, 1991
Shallow keel draft: 5.92 ft
Originally the HYLAS 56, Bluewater Yachts purchased the molds and renamed the boat.
Keel/CB BU: 6.33′ BD: 10.0′
Reported sail area = main + 135% genoa.
TC = Twin cockpit
Shoal draft keel: 6.5 ft / 1.98m