Nimbus 42
Albin Marine · designed by Kaufman & Ladd · 1981
fin keelCutter rigSweden
The Nimbus 42 is a 41-foot cutter rig sailboat designed by Kaufman & Ladd and built by Albin Marine, first launched in 1981.
General
| Builder | Albin Marine |
|---|---|
| Designer | Kaufman & Ladd |
| Years built | 1981 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Cutter rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Sweden |
Dimensions
| LOA | 41.42 ft12.62 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 34.17 ft10.42 m |
| Beam | 12.50 ft3.81 m |
| Draft (max) | 5.83 ft1.78 m |
| Displacement | 23,325 lb10,580 kg |
| Ballast | 10,000 lb4,536 kg |
| Sail Area | 854 ft²79.3 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 16.74 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 42.9 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 261 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 34.3 Moderate bluewater
Capsize Screening 1.75 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 7.8 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$48,500 typical range $39,000 – $58,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
