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• By Nim Marsh
• Updated: July 4, 2006

Malö North America’s newest offering from the island of Orust, on Sweden’s western coast, is the Malö 40. During a fall sail, it exhibited many attributes of a passagemaker: a stable, easy motion; a dry, efficient, untemperamental work platform on deck; and sturdy, soft-edged joinery below.

At the aftermost extremity of the Malö 40’s windscreen, a substantial fiberglass-covered stainless-steel “Targa” arch is through-bolted to the hull. It provides a strongpoint for the after edge of the dodger and the forward edge of the cockpit canopy, serves as a mount for the traveler, and keeps the mainsheet out of the way when tacking.

When a boat is ordered, the buyer meets with Dan Rundblom, a carpenter, to help him or her select a mahogany log with the preferred shade and grain for the interior joinery. All the wood below is solid mahogany, except for the door panels and bulkheads, which have veneers chosen so the grains match. Then CAD drawings of the model are delivered to Dan, who builds the interior separate from the hull, which is molded off island. Six coats of varnish are applied to the joinery, and cabinets are lined with foam to reduce rattling in a seaway.

Meanwhile, hull and deck construction begins on the mainland. The centerline of the 40 is solid fiberglass, as are the cabin sides, but the rest of the hull has vacuum-bagged sheet-balsa coring. The hull and Divinycell-cored deck are bonded together, and the entire assembly is delivered to Malö for finishing.

During our test sail in lumpy conditions, we appreciated the wide, clear, laid-teak decks, with chainplates and genoa track snugged close to the cabin sides. Footing is excellent everywhere on the deck, with low bulwarks and handholds where needed. The deep cockpit is very dry thanks to the windshield and canopy.

Cruising speed under power, at 2,400 rpm, is 7.7 to 7.9 knots. Halyards are coiled in the traditional manner at the mast, on which two Andersen self-tailing winches are mounted. Sailing with a full-battened main and 135-percent genoa, we logged 6.5 to 7 knots close-reaching in 12 knots, and the helm was light. A removable inner forestay for a storm jib is standard.

Below, the joiner work is stout, and all edges are chamfered to present soft landings should the crew be thrown into them. Forward of the nav station and galley (lockers have pegs and holes for configuring china storage, and drawers are self-closing with a dip in the track) is the dinette, with a standard butterfly table that turns and folds out. This Malö had twin easy chairs to starboard, but a settee is standard. The sole is teak and holly, with all edges sealed. The shelves aren’t locked in place and could fly out in a knockdown, but the builder says this would be easy to fix.

The forward cabin has a V-berth with drawers and lockers under and cabinets, bookshelves to port and starboard, and a hanging locker. The bow thruster is beneath the berth, in a watertight compartment. A full head is optional forward; an island queen and a writing desk can replace the space taken by the shower.

The standard aft cabin has a queen surrounded by bookshelves and cabinets and a head with shower; the 40 we sailed had a double berth to port and room for a second fuel tank under. A large locker is sized for a European washer/dryer. The genset is stored here as is the starter battery, which allows some electrical capacity to be retained in the event of house-bank failure.

Malö North America is starting its fifth year importing its various cruising boats. It has ordered 18 for North Americans in that time. At $384,000, they’re expensive boats because of the weak dollar, but so much is standard-a full complement of cockpit instruments, a chart plotter with GPS, a VHF, carbon dioxide detectors, jackline eyebolts, a boat hook and a first-aid kit, ground tackle and dock lines-that you get a boat that’s truly sailaway.

The Malö 40 was named Import Boat of the Year and Best Midsize Cruiser for 2007

The judges’ decision to crown the Malö 40 as Import Boat of the Year came after lengthy discussions that involved a number of high-quality boats. However, the Malö 40 prevailed because of, in the words of one of the judges, “a superb job of meeting the needs of long-distance cruising couples in terms of sailing ability, safety, and price.”

The Malö 40’s systems stood out, earning an A rating from judge Ed Sherman, a stickler for detail. He said, “It’s a sweet-sailing boat. Everything on the boat that we tested was of maximum quality.” The Malö 40 was also judged as Best Midsize Cruiser.

Nim Marsh is a Cruising World contributing editor.

LOA 40′ 6″ (12.34 m.) LWL 33′ 8″ (10.26 m.) Beam 12′ 3″ (3.73 m.) Draft 6′ 1″ (1.85 m.) Sail Area 937 sq. ft. (87 sq. m.) Displacement 18,595 lb. (8,435 kg.) Water 120 gal. (455 l.) Fuel 69 gal. (260 l.) Engine 56-hp. Yanmar Designer Leif Ängermark Sailaway Price (incl. sails and electronics) $384,000 Contact Malö Yachts North America, (800) 682-9260, www.maloyachts.com

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MALÖ YACHTS 40

THE MALÖ 40 – PERFORMANCE WITH COMFORT

The new Malö 40 offers more scope than ever for unique, individualised solutions.  The new deck layout increases the internal volume, with new interior solutions and an optimised deck.  With its partial rig and elegant lines, the new Malö 40 offers fine sailing qualities, with lively yet smooth handling. A modern long-distance yacht with everything you would expect from a Malö when it comes to comfort, performance, safety and quality of detail.

SPECIFICATIONS

Length overall 12.35 m / 40′ 6”

Length overall Classic 12.65 m / 41′ 6”

Hull length 12.10 m / 39′ 8”

Hull length Classic 12.40 m / 40′ 8”

Length waterline 10.5 m / 34′ 5”

Beam 3.83 m / 12′ 7”

Draft 1.92 m / 6′ 2”

Displacement 9.5 tons / 20948 lbs

Ballast 3.6 tons / 7938 lbs

Type: Yanmar 4JH57

Power: 42 kW / 57 hp

Water capacity approx. 455 litres /120 US gallon

Water heater 40 litres / 10.5 US gallon

Diesel capacity approx. 280 litres / 74 US gal

Holding capacity approx. 70 litres / 18 US gallon

Tank quality – Stainless steel

Mast Length 15.70 m / 51′ 6”

Mast height above waterline 17.15 m / 56′ 3”

SAIL AREA (approx.)

Main + standard genoa 89 m² / 958 ft²

Main sail 42 m² / 452 ft²

Furling genoa 47 m² / 506 ft²

Cutted staysail (optional) 19 m² / 204 ft²

Spinnaker (optional) 124 m² / 1334 ft²

Gennaker (optional) 111 m² / 1195 ft²

DECK &INTERIOR LAYOUT

The Malö 40’s standard layout provides two double berths along with a comfortable dining area, sofa, l-shaped galley, navigation table and shower room. The alternative layout offers two armchairs with a table in place of the sofa and an extra shower in the main berth. At Malö we pride ourselves on being adaptable to our customer’s bespoke requirements, any layout can be altered to suit the customer.

We have kept the deck as clean as possible without compromising any sailing or safety components.

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The Malo 42 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Malo 42, a heavy displacement cruising cutter, was designed by Leif Ängermark and built in Sweden by Malo Yachts.

Published Specification for the Malo 42

Underwater Profile:  Fin keel and skeg-hung rudder;

Hull Material:  GRP (Fiberglass);

Length Overall:  43'2" (13.2m);

Waterline Length:  34'9" (10.6m);

Beam:  13'1" (4.0m);

Draft:  6'5" (2.0m);

Rig Type:  Cutter (also produced as Fractional Sloop);

Displacement:  30,423lb (13,800kg;)

Designer:  Leif Ängermark ;

Builder:  Malo Yachts (Sweden);

Year First Built:  1991;

Year Last Built:  2002;

Number Built:  33;

Published Design Ratios for the Malo 42

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  15.3

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  40.0

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  323

4. Comfort Ratio:  41.0

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   1.7

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Malo 42

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 15.3 suggests that the Malo 42 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 40.0 means that the Malo 42 will initially stand up reasonably well to her canvas in a moderate breeze, but she'll need a reef in the main to avoid heeling excessively in a gust.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 323, tells us the Malo 42 is clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but she'll come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 41.0 suggests that crew comfort of a Malo 42 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a heavy bluewater cruising boat. Pitching and rolling will be well damped - your cup of coffee on the saquestiolon table stands a reasonable chance of staying there in most conditions.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 tells us that a Malo 42 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

Any Questions?

What other versions of the Malo 42 were built?

The Malo 42 was built in two versions: a cutter and a fractional sloop. The cutter has a self-tacking staysail and a larger genoa, while the sloop has a single headsail and a taller mast. Both versions have the same hull, keel and rudder design.

What is the accommodation like in the Malo 42?

The Malo 42 has a spacious and comfortable interior, with high-quality mahogany joinery and ample storage space. The standard layout offers a large aft cabin with a double berth and an ensuite head, a forward cabin with a V-berth and a separate head, and a saloon with a U-shaped settee and a drop-leaf table. The galley is located on the port side, opposite the navigation station. There is also a large cockpit locker and a lazarette for storing gear

What, if any, alternative accommodation layout versions are available for the Malo 42?

The Malo 42 was also available with an alternative layout that features two aft cabins instead of one, each with a double berth and a shared head. This option reduces the size of the cockpit locker and the lazarette, but increases the sleeping capacity to six.

What is the Malo 42 like to sail?

The Malo 42 is a heavy displacement cruising boat that offers excellent performance, stability and comfort in various sea conditions. It is easy to handle by a small crew or even single-handed, thanks to its well-balanced sail plan, self-tacking staysail (for the cutter version), and efficient deck layout. It has a moderate beam and a long waterline that provide good speed and directional stability. It also has a high ballast ratio that gives it good stiffness and righting moment. It can sail close to the wind and tack quickly, as well as run downwind with ease. It is responsive to the helm and has good manoeuvrability under power.

What is the average cost of a secondhand Malo 42?

According to YachtWorld , the average asking price for a used Malo 42 in 2021 was £245,000 (about $330,000). However, this may vary depending on the year, condition, equipment and location of the boat.

Is this boatbuilder still in business?

Yes, Malö Yachts is still in business and based in Kungsviken, Sweden. It was founded in 1939 by Harry Olsson and has been producing high-quality sailing yachts ever since. It is part of Sweden Yachts Group, which also includes CR Yachts and Regina af Vindö.

What other sailboats have been created by this designer?

Leif Ängermark, the designer of the Malo 42, has also created other models for Malö Yachts, such as the Malo 40, the Malo 45 and the Malo 50. He has also designed boats for other brands, such as Hallberg-Rassy, Najad, Sweden Yachts and CR Yachts.

The above answers were drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; to the best of our knowledge,  we believe them to be accurate.

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The yard and marina are located in Kungsviken, The Bay of Kings on the historic boat building island of Orust. Johannes Olsson started the company 1939, building wooden yachts. Johannes’ sons, Bo and Orvar Olsson took over the business in 1963 and built their first GRP Malö Yachts in 1969. Lars and Bengt Olsson, sons of Bo assumed responsibilty of Malö Yachts in 1984 and ran the company until 2008 when Bob Erixon bought the yard. The yard is now run by Sweden Yachts Group with Mattias Rutgersson at the helm.

Below is by a model by model run down complete with downloadable PDFs. If you yourself have any material available that you would like to share with us for our archives then please contact us at [email protected]

THE MALÖ 50

The Malö 50 was available with a ketch or sloop rig, when the yard was named Olsöners Båtbyggen.

Year: 1969-1980     Total built: 140

THE MALÖ 40H

The Malö 40 was built under the yard name Olsöners Båtbyggen and then subsequently under the current name of Malö Yachts.

Year: 1974-1986    Total built: 350

THE MALÖ 140

The Malö 140 was produced under the name of Olsöner Båtbyggen.

Year: 1978-1981    Total built: 2

THE MALÖ 116

The Malö Yachts 116 was also known as the M116/39, the M116/38 and the M116/40.

Year: 1980-1990    Total built: 90

THE MALÖ 106

The Malö Yachts 106 was known as both the Malö 106/36 and the Malö 106/37.

Year: 1984-1988    Total built: 70

THE MALÖ 96

The Malö 96 was also known as the Malö 96/34.

Year: 1986-1990    Total built: 60

THE MALÖ 38

The Malö 38.

Year: 1988-1995    Total built: 44

THE MALÖ 34

The Malö 34.

Year: 1990-1996    Total built: 40

THE MALÖ 42

The Malö Yachts 42.

Year: 1991-2002    Total built: 33

THE MALÖ 41

The Malö Yachts 41.

Year: 2001-2005    Total built:

MALÖ BROCHURE 2002

MALÖ BROCHURE 2003

THE MALÖ 39

The Malö Yachts 39.

Year: 1994-2004    Total built: 87

THE MALÖ 36

The Malö Yachts 36.

Year: 1996-2006    Total built: 102

MALÖ BROCHURE 2004

MALÖ BROCHURE 2005

THE MALÖ 45

The Malö Yachts 45.

Year: 2002-2004    Total built:

THE MALÖ 46

The Malö Yachts 46 was essentially the same boat as the Malö 45.

Year: 2005-2012    Total built:

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THE MALÖ 37

The Malö Yachts 37 is still a current model.

Year: 2006-    Total built: 53 to date

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THE MALÖ 40

The Malö Yachts 40 is still a current model.

Year: 2005-    Total built: 42 to date

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THE MALÖ 43

The Malö Yachts 43 is still a current model.

Year: 2005-    Total built: 38 to date

THE MALÖ 47

The Malö Yachts 47.

Year: 2011-    Total built: 5 to date

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The Malo 38 is a 38.22ft masthead sloop designed by Leif Ängermark and built in fiberglass by Malö Yachts (SWE) between 1988 and 1995.

46 units have been built..

The Malo 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.

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Malo 42, GALADRIEL– Caught on Film

October 12th, 2020

The island of Orust on the West coast of Sweden has been home to some magnificent yacht building for many years. The home to Hallberg-Rassy, Najad and of course Malo. It is also now home to the wonderful Berthon Sales Group office that is Berthon Scandinavia and the birthplace of the Malo 42, GALADRIEL. For sale and now caught on film.

Full details available here – [OFF MARKET]

Malo built 33 of the 42s between 1991 and 2002. Malo 42 GALADRIEL was the last 42 to be built. She was beautifully crafted for her current owners with a myriad of upgrades and adaptions born from their extensive cruising experience.

She has been lovingly maintained throughout her life and there is extensive documentation to prove it. Most of her recent life has been spent cruising the Caribbean and East Coast of the USA. Very sensibly her owners escaped to her once the UK winter set in and would then live on board for up to 6 months, before she would be put to bed for the rest of the year.

Malo 42 GALARDRIEL had a trip back across the Atlantic in May 2020 on the deck of a ship after a certain C word put a stop to her owner’s Caribbean season. They are now enjoying cruising her around the Solent but the time has come to move on.

She is the twin cabin version and boasts a roomy owner’s cabin up forward with a very practical separate shower and heads, which transforms the live aboard experience.

The galley also boasts a front opening fridge, which many yacht owners dream of – along with a top opening freezer. Her interior is of mahogany and is still in wonderful condition despite enjoying 18 years of cruising.

On deck, she boasts a safe and deep aft cockpit. She is easily sailed by two, with an electric halyard winch to make getting the main up that bit easier. There is also the added safety of the mainsheet being out of the cockpit and on the targa arch. The arch also helps to create great cockpit protection along with her large sprayhood, so you are well-protected come rain or shine.

Malo 42 GALADRIEL would make the perfect comfortable, safe and cosy platform for a couple looking to cruise local waters or further afield.

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Malo 42 is a 43 ′ 1 ″ / 13.2 m monohull sailboat built by Malö Yachts between 1991 and 2002.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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