Beneteau R/C 42 Sailboats for Sale

German Frers·1983 – 1985·Beneteau
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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
43.67' · 13.31 m
Disp.
18,600 lbs · 8,437 kg
First year
1983

The Beneteau R/C 42, introduced to the United States market in 1983, is a performanceoriented cruiserracer that marked a key chapter in the French builder's early North American expansion. Known interchangeably in European and historical literature as the First 42, this vessel was penned by the legendary naval architect Germán Frers and derived directly from the successful TwoTon class racing yacht Gitana VII. At the time of its release, Beneteau sought to bridge the gap between uncompromising racing hulls and comfortable, longdistance family cruisers. By matching a highly competitive French pedigree with a robust build, the R/C 42 established a reputation as a seaworthy, fast, and remarkably elegant passagemaker that continues to command respect among discerning bluewater cruisers today.

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