2015 Ker 42

The 2015 Ker 42 Seawolf is a grand prix racing yacht built to compete at the highest levels of offshore racing. Constructed with composite glass and foam infused epoxy hull, the boat has been campaigned successfully across Asia's most demanding races, including multiple victories in the Rolex China Sea Race and Asia Yachting Grand Prix. The design represents Ker's most advanced hull form, later adopted for the brand's Ker 40+ boats competing in the UK Fast Forties fleet.

The yacht is powered by a single 30-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine. The boat stretches 42 feet with a 13.68-foot beam, providing a balanced platform optimized for racing performance without compromise to the cabin layout. The interior was thoughtfully designed to deliver adequate headroom and access while maintaining the performance envelope essential for competitive offshore racing.

The specification level reflects grand prix standards typically found on TP52-class boats. Equipment includes UnReels, professional-grade trim systems, string drops with Harkin wheel, hydraulic forestay with gorilla fabric, and a 5-tonne headstay load capacity. All running lines are concealed below deck and routed to ensure a dry boat in heavy weather. A watertight aft compartment accessible from the deck provides additional safety for extended offshore campaigns.

The construction strategy deliberately avoided extensive carbon reinforcement to mitigate IRC rating penalties at this length, allowing the boat to compete fairly against older non-carbon designs. Every detail of the design, build, and equipment specification was executed without compromise to cost or performance.