GP 42 - Fast 40
Length
42' - 12.80m
Vessel Location
Hamble UK
Launch Year
2007
Hull Material
Carbon Fibre
GP42 - Fast 40 Back 2 Black
A purebred grand prix racing yacht, Back 2 Black is optimised for inshore and offshore competition. Built to the strict GP42 box rule and further optimised for IRC, she delivers blistering performance, precise handling, and a proven track record on the racecourse. Her lightweight carbon construction, powerful sail plan, and advanced rigging make her an ideal choice for serious competitors aiming for top results. Maintained to professional standards, she comes race-ready with a comprehensive sail wardrobe and modern electronics.
Major upgrades for Admirals Cup
Like a new keel shape and bulb shape, lifting propeller, and redesigned rig--all aimed at enhancing offshore performance, Instrumentation, EC six rigging and so much more.
Fitted out container
Crade for storage and shipping
Photo credit: Bow Caddy Media
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Race Yachts are specialists in all performance yachts, whether it's a 100 foot super maxi or a Farr 30 they deal with it. With extensive experience in Boat Building, Professional Sailing and Sales & Marketing the team at Race Yachts are well equipped to get the job done right.
Connecting Buyers and Sellers in a worldwide market.
A purebred grand prix racing yacht, Back 2 Black is optimised for inshore and offshore competition. Built to the strict GP42 box rule and further optimised for IRC, she delivers blistering performance, precise handling, and a proven track record on the racecourse. Her lightweight carbon construction, powerful sail plan, and advanced rigging make her an ideal choice for serious competitors aiming for top results. Maintained to professional standards, she comes race-ready with a comprehensive sail wardrobe and modern electronics.
Major upgrades for Admirals Cup
Like a new keel shape and bulb shape, lifting propeller, and redesigned rig--all aimed at enhancing offshore performance, Instrumentation, EC six rigging and so much more.
Fitted out container
Crade for storage and shipping
Photo credit: Bow Caddy Media
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Race Yachts are specialists in all performance yachts, whether it's a 100 foot super maxi or a Farr 30 they deal with it. With extensive experience in Boat Building, Professional Sailing and Sales & Marketing the team at Race Yachts are well equipped to get the job done right.
Connecting Buyers and Sellers in a worldwide market.
Vessel Name
Back 2 Black
Boat Reference
GP42B2B
Launch Year
2007
Length
42' - 12.80m
Beam
3.91m
Keel / Ballast
Fin with Bulb New shapes 2025
Vessel Location
Hamble Uk
Region
Europe
Use
Racing
Designer
Reichel Pugh
Builder
Marine Composites, Italy
Hull Material
Carbon Fibre
Decks Material
Carbon composite
Engine
New engine 2025 with lifting propeller system
Engine Make
Nanni
Covers
Yes
Accommodation
Racing Interior
Ground Tackle
2 x anchor/chain/warp
Safety Gear
Cat 1 Fastnet race safety equipment
Bilge Pumps
2 x manual and electric
Electrics
12 volt system
Electronics / Navigation
B&G H-5000 processor with 4 x 20/20 displays on mast bracket
1 x FFD on deck
1 x GFD of rotating swivel on pedestal
VHFs
1 x FFD on deck
1 x GFD of rotating swivel on pedestal
VHFs
Sail Inventory
Doyle wardrobe new for 2025 Admirals cup
Mast / Rigging
2017 Hall Spars High modulus carbon mast with main, jib and code zero locks
Genoa Staysail sheave
EC6 standing rigging new 2021 and serviced 2025
New runners 20205
Hall Spars carbon boom + New Offshore boom
Carbon bowsprit
Built in mast ram connected to Enerpac jack system
Runner deflector system led to Diverse magic wheel
Hall Spars adjustable mast foot
Genoa Staysail sheave
EC6 standing rigging new 2021 and serviced 2025
New runners 20205
Hall Spars carbon boom + New Offshore boom
Carbon bowsprit
Built in mast ram connected to Enerpac jack system
Runner deflector system led to Diverse magic wheel
Hall Spars adjustable mast foot
Deck Gear
Winches - Harken throughout
4 x 48 self-tailing winches (main and runner)
2 x 530 (primary)
1 x 45 (pit)
1 x carbon pedestal
1 x Harken drop wheel system attached to starboard primary
1 x Harken overdrive box
4 x 48 self-tailing winches (main and runner)
2 x 530 (primary)
1 x 45 (pit)
1 x carbon pedestal
1 x Harken drop wheel system attached to starboard primary
1 x Harken overdrive box
Presentation
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Race Yachts
Telephone
Address
Head Office - Peregian Beach QLD 4573 Australia
Sydney - Edgecliff NSW 2027 Australia
Sunshine Coast QLD Australia
Sydney - Edgecliff NSW 2027 Australia
Sunshine Coast QLD Australia
Website
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