GP42 / Fast 40 - Back 2 Black
Purebred Grand Prix Performance, Offshore Optimised
Back 2 Black is a true grand prix racing yacht -- originally built to the strict GP42 box rule and later optimised for IRC to deliver a competitive edge both inshore and offshore. Recently optimised and raced at the 2025 Admiral's Cup, she is a proven performer that combines lightweight full-carbon construction, a powerful sail plan, and a finely tuned rig for blistering speed and precision handling.
Professionally maintained and presented in excellent condition, Back 2 Black comes race-ready with a comprehensive sail wardrobe, upgraded systems, and modern electronics.
Key Highlights:
Admiral's Cup pedigree - recently raced at the 2025 event
Major performance upgrades, including:
o New keel and bulb profiles
o Lifting propeller system
o Redesigned rig optimised for offshore performance
Lightweight full-carbon build with advanced rigging
Comprehensive sail wardrobe for a range of conditions
Back 2 Black represents a rare opportunity to step into a fully optimised and highly competitive GP42 / Fast 40 platform -- fast, reliable, and ready to race.
Photo credit: Bow Caddy Media & RORC
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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.
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Builder
Marine Composites, Italy
Keel / Ballast
Fin with Bulb New shapes 2025
Deck Material
Carbon composite
Engine
New engine 2025 with lifting propeller system
Propulsion
3 blade propellor which lifts into prop box
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
Fire Protection
Portable fire extinguishers
Electronics
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
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
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
ABOUT THE SELLER
Head Office - Peregian Beach QLD 4573 Australia
Sydney - Edgecliff NSW 2027 Australia
Sunshine Coast
QLD 4566 Australia
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