Bowman 42 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cutter

LOA

43.08' · 13.13 m

Disp.

21,429 lbs · 9,720 kg

First year

1998

The Bowman 42 represents the pinnacle of traditional British bluewater yacht design, emerging from the collaboration between the esteemed American naval architect Chuck Paine and the renowned UK builder Rival Bowman (later CRB Marine). Developed as an evolution of the iconic Bowman 40—a yacht often cited by editorialists as one of the finest cruisers ever built—the 42 features an extended hull, primarily through the addition of a graceful, integrated "sugar scoop" bathing platform. This modification not only modernized the aesthetic but also increased the effective waterline length and provided easier access to the water. Built to survive the rigors of highlatitude sailing, the Bowman 42 is characterized by its heavy displacement, moderate beam, and a deepV hull shape that prioritizes motion comfort over raw downwind speed.