GP 42 - Fast 40


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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Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney Area
Reference
GP42B2B
Usage
Racing
Launch Year
2007
Hull
Carbon Fibre
Designer
Reichel Pugh
Builder
Marine Composites, Italy
Length
42' - 12.80m
Beam
3.91m
Draft
3.17
Displacement
3962kg
Keel / Ballast
Fin with Bulb New shapes 2025
Deck Material
Carbon composite
Engine Make
Nanni
Engine
New engine 2025 with lifting propeller system
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Low
Fuel Consumption
Low
Propulsion
3 blade propellor which lifts into prop box
Accommodation
Racing Interior
Berths
Pipe cots
Galley
Racing galley
Toilet
Yes
Covers
Yes
Ground Tackle
2 x anchor/chain/warp
Safety Gear
Cat 1 Fastnet race safety equipment
Bilge Pumps
2 x manual and electric
Life Raft
Yes
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Portable fire extinguishers
Electrics
12 volt system
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
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