Rustler 42
Iconic ocean cruiser with an encapsulated keel
Constantly developed over the years, the Rustler 42 continues to be the benchmark cruising yacht of her size.
The Rustler 42 is a classic looking yacht which combines style that is traditional yet modern. Her cruising layout results in a live aboard yacht that has stability and elegance with the same unique sea-kindly characteristics as the Rustler 36. The Rustler 42 adds a performance element to other essential blue water attributes such as directional stability, stiffness and good load carrying ability. Below the waterline, she looks conservative with a deep canoe body, long fin keel and a big skeg hung rudder.
Interior
Below decks, the Rustler 42 features a spacious, open plan saloon designed with style for comfort. The large, beautifully finished saloon table can comfortably seat eight. There is a lot of storage within lockers, behind seating areas, bookcases, a bottle storage and lee cloths fitted as standard. A forward facing chart table easily takes a folded admiralty chart plus the usual aids to navigation and a customised ships control panel.
The spacious aft cabin has standing headroom, a full-width double berth and plenty of storage within lockers and a vanity unit with seat. The aft head incorporates a shower unit and a ‘wet oilies’ locker. At the forepeak the grand master cabin has a 6 ft 6 in double v berth. With plenty of storage and an ensuite the cabin ensures comfort.
Principal Dimensions
| LOA | 42ft – 12.81m |
| Beam | 13ft 4in – 4.06 m |
| Draught | 6ft 2in – 1.89 m |
| Ballast | 10300lbs – 4671kg |
| Displacement | 26000lbs – 11791kg |
Sail areas
| Main | 440sqft – 40.88sq.m |
| Yankee | 536sq ft – 49.80sq.m |
| Genoa | 670sq ft – 62.25sq.m |
| Staysail | 179sq ft – 16.63sq.m |
Construction
| Hull | GRP |
| Deck | GRP |
| Designer | Stephen Jones |
Technical details
| Design | Designed by Stephen Jones. |
| Hull | A hand laid up system, using glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) in accordance with Stephen Jones construction drawings and using Lloyds approved materials. |
| Deck | Glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) using hand laid up system. |
| Sails | Fully battened mainsail with 3 reefs and Selden MDS car system. Cutter rig standard. UV protection to yankee and staysail. Furlex 300S furling gear to yankee, hanked on staysail. Mainsail cover. |
| Spars | Anderson 28ST mast winch with clutch above. All standing rigging stainless steel 1 x 19 10mm wire throughout and including forestay, cutter stay, forward and aft lowers, cap shrouds and backstay. |
| Deckwear | Anderson 58ST sheet winches. Stemhead fitting in stainless steel with bronze rollers. Pulpit and pushpit in stainless steel. |
Engine options
| Nanni N4.50 (50hp) diesel engine with 2:1 mechanical gearbox. |
| 100amp alternator. |
| Engine is flexibly mounted with built-in drip tray. |
| The engine is located over the keel, perfect for weight distribution. |
“The Rustler 42 is built to make ocean passages at good speeds while looking after her crew along the way”
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