The 42' Schooner
HIGHLAND LASS
Copyright 1999 - 2007 Michael
Kasten
Hull Form
Highland Lass was created to sail the waters of British
Columbia in style! The requirement in this case was for family cruising
aboard a fast and sleek, yet robust steel hull.
Highland Lass was developed as a variation on the 42' ketch,
Zephyr. Both designs share exactly the same hull shape and interior
layout. Both designs therefore have the same medium displacement spoon-bow, counter-stern,
and
a well balanced combination of beam and depth, with a long fine run. The
swept back full keel provides excellent tracking at sea. These
vessels have the attributes of sleekness, grace and speed, as well as a hull
form that will stand up to a press of sail for windward sailing.
Principle dimensions are:
- LOA: 42' - 0"
- Beam: 12' - 2"
- Draft: 5' - 5"
- Displacement: 26,775 lb.
- D/L 328
Highland Lass has a fully developable single chine shape for ease
of plating.
Interior
The accommodations are intended for a couple with children or
occasional guests aboard.
The saloon is forward, and the table is hung on the foremast. The forward
settees convert to a double berth by filling the space between with the
lowered table, or optionally with "drop boards" made to fit. Aft of the
settee is the galley, both to port and to starb'd. The galley is located
amidships for the sake of being in the widest part of the boat for maximum
sole area. A big benefit of this location is the relatively easy motion.
As a bonus, the cook is in the midst of the social area but will not be
trampled by the usual companionway traffic.
Aft of the galley is a chart desk to port, and a generous head to
starb'd. Right aft are two quarter berths with the engine box
between..
Rig
The rig is made using aluminum pipe for spars. It is the
strongest, the simplest to fabricate and the easiest to maintain of any spar
material. If done nicely and painted, no one can tell that they are not made
of wood!
The long wooden davits are for carrying the skiff during short day-sails,
and for hoisting up at night to keep the skiff from being any trouble. For
longer trips in open water, the skiff is lifted aboard using the fores'l
halyard, and nested onto the cabin top.
Summary
For more information about the Highland Lass please check out what we
have written about the 42' Zephyr. Except for
the sail rig and possibly a few variations with the interior, these designs
are identical.
If you'd like even more information, please check out our
Plans List for Study Drawings, Estimating Plans
or Building Plans, or by all means, please
inquire.
