Jul 1, 2009 · It is decision time. I have to chose between a 20 year old Passport 40 in perfect condition and nearly ready to go and a 10 year old Valiant 42 which needs quite a bit of work …

Jun 30, 2009 · I guess the point goes to value - 50% more for a Valiant 42 vs. a decent Passport 40 is where I choke a bit. Around the $280k mark for a Valiant 42, one starts getting into …

Dec 5, 2016 · One of my customer's has a Valiant 42 in need of new rigging. Valiants came from the factory with rod rigging. In this case the formed heads at the ends of the rigging are …

Nov 1, 2004 · Bob Perry just doesn''t know how to design a poor performing sailboat. I had an opportunity to sail on a Valiant 42 for a day sail and came away quite impressed. Moderate …

Jun 20, 2006 · Why do Valiant 42s, with a diplacement of 24,500 pds dry, come standard with a 42hp Westerbeke engine? We're looking at a used Valiant as a possibility for our next boat, …

Dec 5, 2016 · Wire Rigging - Valiant 42 6957 Views 22 Replies 16 Participants Last post by SVAuspicious , Dec 13, 2016 Jump to Latest SVAuspicious Discussion starter · Dec 5, 2016

Dec 13, 2006 · Why do Valiant 42s, with a diplacement of 24,500 pds dry, come standard with a 42hp Westerbeke engine? We're looking at a used Valiant as a possibility for our next boat, …

Nov 22, 2024 · Hi everyone, I'm replacing my ground tackle on a Valiant 42 and am thinking through the bitter end. I have an all-chain rode and it's going to be connected to a length of 3 …

Aug 5, 2015 · 1995 Valiant 42. Save Share Reply Quote Like. 21 - 32 of 32 Posts . 1 2. This is an older thread, you may ...

Dec 10, 2022 · Hi everyone, It's time for new running rigging on our new-to-us sailboat. It's a 2003 Valiant 42. I'm starting with the halyards and have done a lot of research and some narrowing …