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Discover the Dehler 42 - the most flexible yacht in the Dehler fleet. The port-side cabin can either be used as a sail locker or built to be a third double cabin. The forward cabin houses an optional en-suite bathroom.
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Dehler yachts blend dynamic performance, innovative engineering, and sleek, timeless aesthetics
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Dehler interiors merge elegant craftsmanship, versatile layouts, and advanced functionality for a luxurious and practical onboard experience.
A Symphony of Space and Speed
The Dehler 42 offers various cabin layouts including a large master cabin with an island double berth, spacious aft cabins, and customisable saloon setups. This model is designed to perfectly align with your sailing lifestyle, whether you prioritise comfort, storage, or guest accommodation.
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The Dehler 42 is a true embodiment of our passion for sailing. As a versatile performance cruiser, she offers a perfect balance between comfort and speed. Whether you're on a leisurely tour or competing in a regatta, the Dehler 42 adapts effortlessly to your sailing style. Her innovative design and advanced technology make every voyage an exhilarating experience. This yacht truly stands out, delivering unmatched performance while maintaining an elegant and sleek profile. Andreas Unger - Product Manager
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TECHNICAL FEATURES
Specification at a glance, water capacity.
174 gal / 660 L
fuel Capacity
158 gal / 600 L
Displacement
47 203 lbs / 21 411 k
STANDARD ENGINES
2 x Yanmar 45 hp Diesel
OPTIONAL ENGINES
2 x Optional 1
2 x Optional 2
Waterline length
40 ft 10 in / 12.44 m
length overall
41 ft 7 in / 12.67 m
4 ft 7 in / 1.40 m
23 ft 1 in / 7.04 m
TOTAL SAIL AREA
1217 sqft / 113.10 sqm
Load Carrying Capacity
11056 lbs / 5015 kg
Holding Tank Capacity
44 gal / 166 L
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A BOW MADE FOR AL FRESCO LIVING
The asymmetrical split-level layout of the bow is designed to maximize space for outdoor living. Up top is an ample cushioned sunbathing area while just below is a versatile al fresco lounge-come-dining zone with a six-person table surrounded by an inviting C-shaped divan.
WAVE WATCHING
The helm area is flanked by windows in the hull that sweep up to gunwale level, creating a visual connection with the exterior environment. This exciting design feature also places the pilot right amongst the action, in the heart of the wake at high speeds, with water rushing by on either side almost as though it were part of the boat’s structure.
VERSATILITY AT ITS UTMOST
The galley is fitted out with a fridge, washing machine, cooktop and plenty of storage. The dinette can be easily converted into a comfortable double bed, sectioned off from the galley by a curtain.
A COMFORT-CENTRIC PHILOSOPHY
The full-size bathroom has a separate closable shower. A generous window allows natural light to illuminate it.
OUR ADVANCED TOOLKIT
The high-performance patented Stepped ‘V’ Ventilated Tunnel (SVVT) was developed by Michael Peters and incorporates a classic deep ‘V’ hull with two transverse steps and a central tunnel aft. It is this latter feature that sets it apart from other current stepped deep ‘V’s, with its shallow aft central tunnel increasing the longitudinal stability of the boat in high speed turns and adverse situations. The use of the SVVT hull on the Verve 42 represents the merging of cutting-edge hull forms with advanced outboard engine power and avant-garde concept design and styling. The combination of technologies culminates in a boat that boasts unmatchable performance, manoeuvrability and speed in its class and represents the largest and grandest SVVT pleasure boat available on the market.
Azimut’s pioneering use of carbon fiber lamination goes beyond pure performance. The Carbon Tech Generation offers expanded volumes onboard, while maintaining excellent dynamic stability and perfect handling. Preserving the yacht’s low center of gravity, the carbon fiber was focused on the upper parts of the yacht, lightening the laminated components by up to 30% and reducing the natural roll momentum up to 15%.
The Verve 42 can reach a top speed of 43 knots and cruises at 32 knots with three 400 hp Mercury outboard engines. It’s the ideal propulsion for dynamic and sporty yachts, such as the new Verve 42, with an unbeatable weight-to-power ratio. The pilot feels effortlessly in command with smooth handling and responsive controls. Low displacement is another important design objective accomplished thanks to this advanced solution.
VERVE 42 AT A GLANCE
- Length overall (incl. pulpit) 12,90 m (42’ 4”)
- Beam max 3,94 m (12’ 11”)
- Draft (incl. props at full load) 1,20 m (3' 11'')
- Displacement (at full load) 14 t (30865 lb)
- Building material GRP + Carbon Fibre
- Exterior designer Francesco Struglia
- Interior designer Francesco Struglia
- Hull designer Michael Peters
- Builder Azimut Yachts
- Keel Planing stepped ‘V’ Ventilated Tunnel Hull
- Certifications CE A; NMMA
- Head compartments 1
- Engines 3x400 hp - 400 Mercury
- Maximum speed (test load) 43 kn
- Cruising speed (performance test mass) 32 kn
- Fuel capacity 1750 l (462 US Gal)
- Water capacity 250 l (66 US Gal)
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The Astréa 42 makes the most of her size to offer an unprecedented level of comfort
When the Fountaine Pajot teams designed this yacht , their objective was clear: to offer the best combination of aesthetics, comfort and seaworthiness in a 42-foot catamaran . The result has exceeded expectations. Not only is her sleek silhouette easy on the eye, but the Astréa 42 is packed with features and fittings that you would typically only find on much larger catamarans . However, at 12.58 metres, she is still very easy to handle, and whoever takes the helm experiences a true connection with the boat while being right next to the sundeck where guests can keep them company. Time to head out to sea!
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Her U-shaped galley sets a new benchmark, and an outdoor plancha grill/BBQ is set discreetly above the starboard transom, within convenient proximity to the cockpit table and large aft bench seat. Every feature has been designed to make everyday life easier and, above all, more user-friendly.
Features Catamaran Astréa 42
Version Maestro
1 owner’s suite + 1 private bathroom / 2 double cabins + 2 bathrooms
Mainsail area
753.4 sq ft
441.3 sq ft
Displacement unloaded
Option Power
Fresh water tank
2 x 92 Gallons
Diesel tank
124 Gallons
Racoupeau design
The helm station comfortably accommodates two with a separate area dedicated to manoeuvring and sail trimming. This makes movement to the sun loungers easier and safer. Here, the skipper remains in easy contact the crew , for sharing even more memories together.
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Unique design and incomparable spaces.
While the Owner’s hull has its own ensuite with a walk-in shower, the other guest cabins can be customised to have a shared or private bathroom. The forepeaks can also be fitted out to accommodate other crew members, such as budding young sailors and future captains.
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The ambiance and materials of the Fountaine Pajot catamaran range evolve over time to infuse our boats with more light, harmony, and modernity, adapting to the trends of today and tomorrow. To give you a glimpse of the current Millésime featured in our range , explore the mini configurator below. It allows you to visualize the standard and optional materials available across our entire lineup. The featured catamaran showcasing the current Millésime is the Aura 51. Every Fountaine Pajot model delivered will include the Millésime presented below.
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Innovative, high-tech composite materials constitute most of the structure of our sailing catamarans: hulls, flybridge, decks, bulkheads and more. Fountaine Pajot has perfected a resin injection and infusion technique, an advanced technology that gives our boats all their robustness. Thanks to this expertise, we can make our catamarans considerably lighter while maintaining consistent quality . Injection also makes it possible to meet the most stringent environmental requirements, in line with the commitments of the Fountaine Pajot Group.
Sailing catamarans from 40 to 50 feet are built at the Aigrefeuille headquarters, a few kilometres from La Rochelle. Catamaran yachts from 51 to 80 feet are built in La Rochelle, France, where they benefit from a slipway.
It is essential to define your sailing program: define the size of the crew on board, the level of sailing knowledge, the sailing project and the target sailing area. Every project is different. Whether you want to enjoy a large Owner’s suite, invite many friends and family on board, or telecommute during your voyage, the Fountaine Pajot cruising catamarans can be adapted to suit your needs. Benefit from reliable, seaworthy and spacious catamarans! Find out more about our Owners’ testimonials here
The ergonomics of Fountaine Pajot catamarans have been designed to facilitate manoeuvring at the helm, enabling a small crew (2 persons) to manoeuvre the boat easily, both in port and at sea. The unique design of the helm station allows good communication between the aft cockpit and the Fly relaxation areas. Of course, your level of navigation will determine your ability to sail with two or more persons!
Our electric catamarans now feature a large surface area of solar panels, up to 2000 WC, perfectly integrated into the design of the coachroof. Combined with equipment such as wind turbines or hydro-generators, they compensate for the energy consumption generated by on-board use during cruising. Discover the benefits of the Smart Electric solution with 4 real-life cruise scenarios
The Fountaine Pajot range of electric catamarans is expanding, and now includes 3 Smart Electric models. The Astréa 42, Elba 45 and Aura 51 are now available in this version.
With the help of over 70 engineers, Fountaine Pajot has developed an in-house solution, 100% adapted to the use of its catamarans equipped with hybrid electric motors . All on-board production and energy expenditure flows are managed from a single console designed by our teams to offer a simple, designer user experience. The system we have developed enables us to give priority to the use of renewable energies at all times. Find out more here
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2021 Fountain 42 Lightning
- By John Tiger
- Updated: July 27, 2021
Fountain’s Chief Operating Officer Jeff Harris jumps aboard our Fountain 42-foot Lightning test boat and hurries me to hop in. As we don our vests, he plugs in the fob that changes the tune on the Mercury Racing Dual Calibration sterndrives from 1,100 horses each to 1,350 each. Whoomph —they come to life. With a lumpy-cam lope, we fast-idle away from the Iconic Powerboats dock. Spinning 36-inch-pitch propellers, the slowest idle possible is about 7 mph.
Harris eases the go sticks forward; the turbos hiss and whine, and Fountain’s trademark droop-snout bow rises and then settles as we approach 40 mph at a mere 2,500 rpm. At the most economical cruise speed, the Mercury Racing engines loaf at 3,500 rpm—but speed is a ripping 71 mph, truly illustrating that old boast, “At cruise, we’re already faster than most boats will go.”
Winds are light. Chop is just under a foot. Time to go. Harris accelerates to 5,500 rpm as we rush toward 120 mph. He nudges the tachs over 6,000, and the GPS reads 131 mph. So far, the rush of wind and the roar of engines are the only clues we’re rolling so hard; the Fountain pad is locked in tight, and the boat is stable as a rock. But now, as Harris tickles the trim, tabs and throttle together in expert fashion, my butt cheeks get tight. The stern lifts and floats, ever so slightly. The hull dances. The GPS rapidly approaches 140 mph. At a steady indicated 138, Harris finally backs the trim and throttles down, looks over and says, “There’s more, but that’s enough for today.” How much more? I’d estimate at least another 3 mph, perhaps 5, with tweaking and seat time.
Some will wonder: How fast is fast enough? Just ask! Harris notes that a few have left the plant with the more powerful 1,350/1,550 packages and can top 160 mph.
Not many owners of this boat will complain about fuel consumption with a package like this. With its 218-gallon fuel cell, you could cruise for about 223 miles at 3,500 rpm. But remember: That equals 70 mph. Chances are you’ll be cruising at 2,500 rpm or less, with occasional bursts up the speed range. Handling is exactly what’s expected from a race-proven hull: Turns are tight and G-filled, and movements are quick and responsive to driver inputs. Here’s where we must advise, of course, that potential owners understand that things come up and happen quickly at the speeds the 42 Lightning can attain, and quick inputs from the pilot are needed to avoid getting into difficult situations. Keen situational awareness is a valuable sense to have when piloting such a boat.
Planing and acceleration? Zero to 30 mph took 9.5 seconds. Accelerating with this boat is not just a “grip it and rip it” affair; the spool-up of the big Merc mills takes a soft touch until the hull is planing and the props bite. After that, the only limiter on punch and speed is your nerve. The feel is not unlike that of a multi-engine aircraft in a high-performance takeoff: a smooth, forceful rush of power.
Construction? Fountain ranks in the top echelon of boatbuilders, and the Lightning is a fine example of the company’s prowess. The hull is a race-proven, hand-laid, bonded grid structure, with its sides, deck and inner liner made from composite-core materials. The guys who lay-up, assemble and rig these boats have been at it for decades, and they know how to do it right. Close inspection reveals nothing less.
Interior and Accessories
Our tester, headed to western US waters, featured an owner-ordered clean white finish complemented by a white interior, with medium-gray accents and RGB concealed rope lighting highlighting the cockpit. Aft seating boasts body-contoured triple buckets with “chicken straps” for passengers to hold when the pucker factor gets high. Pilot and co-pilot seating features retractable bolsters, and cup holders and grab rails on the back sides for those who want to stand behind and see the action firsthand. The vinyl upholstery is well-stitched and fitted cleanly, and should stand up to many years of use.
While you’re not going to spend the summer aboard the Lightning, a night spent on the water will prove comfortable for a couple thanks to a surprisingly roomy cabin belowdecks well-equipped pretty much any way the customer can specify, within reason. Our tester featured a cedar-lined hanging locker, a pull-out refrigerator, dual sinks, a portable head, wraparound cabin seating with a center table that converts to a bed, and optional air conditioning ($11,000).
The updates to this venerable warrior make it flow with the times, and the increased performance capability is astounding considering that less than a decade ago, these hulls were typically running right in the low 100 mph range with top power.
In the V-hull, ultra-performance sterndrive sportboat market, comparable hulls rigged for this kind of performance are scarce. However, Outerlimits’ SV-43 compares at 43 feet, 5 inches long and 9 feet wide, and runs comparable speeds with the same engine and drive packages. A typical SV-43 goes for about $1.1 million.
For the poker-run enthusiast and a performance-minded family, the 42 Lightning delivers in rarified air, while also providing a comfortable overnighter equally at home showing off its mind-bending capabilities or wowing the locals at the best lakeside restaurant. King of the lake doesn’t begin to describe this dude.
How We Tested
- Engines: Twin Mercury Racing Dual Cal 1,100/1,350 hp 9L (550ci) supercharged V-8s
- Drive/Props: Mercury Racing M8 racing sterndrives/Mercury Racing lab-finished 17″ x 36″ 6-blade lab-finished stainless-steel cleaver
- Gear Ratio: 1.33:1 Fuel Load: 100 gal. Crew Weight: 500 lb.
High Points
- Fountain used digital measuring equipment to redesign the hull so it’s more than capable at the increased speeds the venerable Mercury Racing mills provide.
- Hand-laid, stepped hull with a high-performance pad and a notched setback transom give the 42 Lightning solid handling at ultrasonic speeds.
- Rigging is executed in rugged offshore-racing style, making servicing easier and the engine bay a delight to show off to onlookers.
- While the 42 is fitted for multiple crewmembers, the tight confines of the cockpit and interior make it more of a couple’s boat—although, we suspect you’ll be tapped for thrill rides.
Pricing and Specs
Price: | $1,054,750 (base); $1,108,006 (as tested) |
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LOA: | 42’0″ |
Beam: | 8’3″ |
Draft: | 1’6.5″ |
Displacement: | 13,500 lb. (without engines) |
Transom Deadrise: | 23 degrees |
Bridge Clearance: | 5’0″ |
Max Headroom: | 4’7″ |
Fuel Capacity: | 218 gal. |
Max Horsepower: | 2,700 |
Available Power: | Twin Mercury Racing sterndrives to 2,700 hp total |
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Fountain Powerboats – Chocowinity, North Carolina; 252-975-2000; iconicmarinegroup.com
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The Lagoon 42 affirms a distinctive style and personality. Performance combines with strength in a unique design and thoughtful construction. A generous catamaran, the Lagoon 42 is always at ease, while cruising and at anchor.
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VERSATILITY AND EASE OF HANDLING
Under sail, the beautiful reaches of the Lagoon 42 demonstrate balance and high performance. They are the result of expert craftsmanship and organic design by VPLP Design and Patrick le Quément. Her unique style combines dynamic energy with smooth handling.
THE FREEDOM OF SPACE
Just two steps separate the swim platform and the cockpit. The ergonomic design guarantees space and fluid movement on board. Sheltered and well ventilated, the cockpit is an open invitation to relax.
ELEGANCE AND MODERNITY
Echoing her exterior lines, the interior design, by Nauta Design, combines elegance and softness with contemporary woodwork. Light, comfort, privacy… the style of the Lagoon 42 offers a wealth of benefits to share.
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Specifications
- Hull length 12,79m / 42'
- Length overall 13.22 m / 43’’4’
- Beam 7,68m / 25'2''
- Water draft 1,26m / 4'2''
- Air draft 20,6m / 67'7''
- Light displacement (EEC) 12,1 t / 26,681 Lbs
- Upwind sail area 94 m² / 1,011 sq.ft
- Square top mainsail (opt.) 59m² / 635 sq.ft
- High roach mainsail 55 m² / 592 sq.ft
- Self-tacking jib 35m² / 377 sq.ft
- Code 0 (opt.) 78m² / 839 sq.ft
- Motorisation - standard 2 x 57 CV / HP
- Water tank capacity 300 l / 79 US gal
- Fuel tank capacity 570 l / 151 US gal
- No. of berths From 6 to 12
- CE approval A : 12 / B : 14 / C : 20 / D : 30
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Navigate waters with ease in the 42 GLS powered by Mercury engines reaching speeds up to 49 mph. With dual beach doors, a full galley, comfortable seating, and a spacious bow - the 42 GLS is the yacht for you. The lower cabin features an aft stateroom and U-shaped dinette that converts into a berth.
Beach Doors
Expand your swimming area by lowering both sides of the 42 GLS I/O to convert them into a swim platform. The easy to access controls and safety mechanisms allow for endless family fun. The optional hydraulic swim platform further extends the swim area and makes getting in and out of the water a breeze.
Seating options aboard the 42 GLS I/O include deep bow seating, a U-shaped dinette, and a luxurious aft facing sun lounge. The centrally located galley with two swivel bar stools facing midship allow for conversation to flow effortlessly.
Cockpit Galley
The galley features a fiberglass inlay sink, fridge, bottle storage, and plenty of storage. An optional grill and TV add to the beautifully designed galley. The raised wet bar attached to the galley with accompanying bar stools allow you to effortless entertain.
The 42 GLS IO can be powered by Mercury 8.6 520 HP racing engines or Mercury 8.2 Mag 430 HP engines. The joystick piloting allows you to navigate with ease at a top speed of 49 mph using the racing engines or 46 with the 430 HP engines.
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41' 9" / 12,7 m | |
12’ 11" / 3,94 m | |
12' 6" / 3,81 m | |
40 lb / 1,02 m | |
28" / 0,71 m |
384 gallons / 1454 L | |
50 gallons / 189,3 L | |
31 gallons / 117,3 L | |
24,000 lbs / 10886 kg |
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- The Bali 4.2 has all the popular and successful trademarks expected of the Bali catamaran range. It has the huge open platform which provides a convertible indoor/outdoor living space using tilting “garage door” that lifts up into the ceiling. The convertible door is a unique feature on the Bali. When open, it look like a much bigger catamaran. The Bali 4.2 also features a door in the front of the salon that opens up onto the expansive forward cockpit. With the 4.2 Bali has adopted the newer trend of “Jack & Jill” bathrooms in the 4-cabin version which creates more space in the cabins. The big American-style refrigerator is another popular feature especially for families and liveaboards.
- The Lagoon 42 is one of the most popular models for cruising couples. She is a beefy and a very comfortable liveaboard catamaran with an oversized cockpit. The mast is centered in the salon which could be a deal breaker for some, but considering how many L42s we have sold, it does not seem to bother the people who own and adore them. The galley lacks storage, but there is space available to add cabinets and baskets. The cabins are ample with island beds and plenty of storage, particularly the owner’s cabin. It features the “Jack & Jill” bathrooms in the 4-cabin version, a great use of space.
- The Leopard 42 features all the popular and successful trademarks of the hugely successful Leopard 50. Like its big sister, it features the opening door to an intimate forward cockpit. The semi-raised helm station and “upper lounge area” is a very well done and a great feature for cruisers. It is luxuriously finished and all bunks are island berths that allow access from both sides. The forward-facing galley is well-designed.
- The Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42 is plush and comfortable catamaran with a well-appointed galley and sliding doors that open the salon up to the very big cockpit. The cabins are a nicely sized and spacious with island beds.
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The Bali 4.2 and Leopard 42 models are brand new and not actually built yet while the Lagoon 42 and FP Astrea 42 models have been around for a few years now and both are very popular models for cruising couples. So how will the two newbies stack up?
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I have two specs that I would like to see on all four of these. The first is holding tank capacity. I find the holding tank capacity on most boats insufficient for live aboards. The other is air draft. The 42 foot and below range are ones that in the Southern US we have bridge anxiety. I would like to know if any of these have an ICW friendly mast option and what the height is.
Jay thank you for the comments! They are all good questions. We will have a good spec sheet and hopefully all the answers you may have during our Zoom Bali discussion on August 27th. Join our newsletter to receive a notice about the Zoom discussion in your mailbox.
Thanks for the comparison chart… It’s a great start!
In addition to Jay’s request… I would like to see some sort of price/performance/construction comparison too.
I’ve been a mono-hull sailor and live-aboard all of my life, but really am a novice with catamarans. I’m fairly familiar with the Leopard 44, having chartered them several times and really like them. I’m anxious to find out about what else is out there so I can make the best decision possible for my next boat. I’m really interested in a cat because I feel like I can sail a catamaran further into my later years then a mono hull.
Ron, I suggest you join the Bali Discussion if you can on the 27th of August [2020] on Zoom. Many of these questions will be answered during that discussion. As regards to your question about “price/performance/construction comparison” – I am not too sure what you want to know. I have added base prices in the comparison charts for all the models. The weight vs sail area (power) has some impact of course but for hulls of similar water length and hull shapes as these models have, performance for all four models will be similar, give or take a knot or so.
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One of the most successful large boats ever built, the catalina 42 offers good looks, comfortable accommodations, and decent sailing ability at a low price..
Under the guidance of Frank Butler, who founded the company in 1969, Catalina Yachts’ philosophy is to offer “as much boat for the money as possible.” The boats are relatively well made and reasonably contemporary in their designs.
Butler is able to build boats that are less expensive than similarly sized vessels by focusing on several areas: a) economy of scale; because it builds so many boats, Catalina can get a better price than smaller builders on diesel engines and just about any other equipment; b) a refusal to spend money on advertising, which can translate to a 5% to 10% savings in the cost of each boat, and c) installation of less expensive gear than is found on other boats. It’s likely, too, that the Southern California labor pool works for less than workers in, say, the Pacific Northwest or Northeast.
Catalina’s objective is to price its boats 15% to 20% below its major competitors—Hunter and Beneteau. All three are high-volume builders that move boats through the production line as quickly as possible, hence the opportunity for glitches here and there, most of which are seldom serious, but can be vexing.
The Catalina 42 In the words of Gerry Douglas, Catalina’s chief engineer and designer for the past 24 years, “The Catalina 42 is a rather simple, sturdy boat. What you get is good quality, because the structure is there. If you want to make it more elaborate, you can take it as far as you want to go.”
Introduced in 1989, the Catalina 42 was originally envisioned as a 40-footer.
“We followed in the footsteps of the designs for the 36- and 38-footers, which were very successful, then stretched this two feet to allow room for the swim platform,” he said.
“One objective was to build a three-stateroom boat,” the first of its size introduced by an American production builder, Douglas said.
Two versions of the Catalina 42 have been built, each in a two-or three-stateroom configuration. The Mark I (hulls #1-477) was produced until February 1995, when the Mark II, which is still in production, was introduced. More than 670 have been built, evenly divided between the two- and three-stateroom models.
“The design of the Mark II was influenced somewhat by the Europeans,” Douglas said, referring to the contemporary, rounded stern and modifications to the cockpit.
Just about everything else—the hull, deck, accessories, auxiliary engine and standing rigging—are virtually identical in both the MK 1 and MK 11.
Though marketing literature indicates that the Mark II, which displaces 20,500 lbs. on a 36′ waterline, is 2,500 lbs. heavier than its predecessor, that apparently isn’t the case.
“Our mistake,” Douglas said. “The Mark I was not that light (18,000 lbs.).”
“Two requirements,” he said, “were that the shape have lots of volume but still be slippery. She’s finer forward than her predecessors, has a straight run aft and is relatively flat at the keel. The skeg is reminiscent of that on the Catalina 34 and 36.”
Owners say that they feel the skeg improves tracking and stiffens her while pounding to weather.
The keel is trapezoidal—parallel at top and bottom. The first shoal draft boats have a wing on the 4′ 10″ keel and a rather short rudder. Later models have a 6′ fin keel, but the same rudder. Ballast in each is 8,300 lbs.
When the MK II was launched, it was given a deeper, high-aspect, semi-elliptical rudder. Owners who retrofitted the deeper rudder reported improved handling and less pressure on the helm.
“Some owners mistake the pressure on the wheel with the shorter rudder as being weather helm but it’s really only more pressure on the rudder and skeg,” Douglas said.
In any case, owners recommend the deep rudder.
The high-aspect ratio sailplan carries 797 sq. ft. of sail. The mast is an anodized NG80 Isomat with double spreaders that are swept aft 17°.
Standing rigging is 3/8″ wire for the backstay, forestay, upper and lower shrouds, and 5/16″ wire for the lower shrouds. Running rigging includes halyards that are 1/2″ braid, and the mainsheet and genoa sheet are 1/2″ Dacron. Owners of 10-year- old boats report the rig and rigging to be in good condition.
Early boats were equipped with a Seafurl 3250 furler. Newer models are equipped with a Schaefer 3100.
As one dealer told us, “The benefit of the rig is that it’s simple. Once it’s up and tuned, it can be ignored.”
The rig was not designed to be tuned while underway.
“The addition of an adjustable backstay to increase headstay tension reduces the tension on the shrouds created by the spreaders, and could result in the mast failing, though we’ve never had that occur,” Douglas said. Running backstays could counterbalance the risk, “but that’s more equipment than our owners want.”
Several owners surveyed have added inner forestays for offshore use. “There’s no downside to that except the possible need to add running backstays,” Douglas said.
Performance Based on Douglas’ polar predictions, a 42 equipped with a fin keel, radial spinnaker and 155% genoa will have sluggish performance in winds of less than 5 knots, but still sail to her rating.
The polars indicate 4.5 knots of boat speed in 6 knots of wind sailing at 47° to true wind; in 10 knots of wind she should sail at 6 knots at 45° to true wind. Maximum downwind performance is in 16-20 knots of wind sailing at 120°-135°, when speed reaches 9 knots.
Most owners rate upwind and downwind performance as above average to excellent when compared to boats of similar size.
Both speed and pointing ability can be improved with the deep fin keel, higher-priced sails, and replacement of the furler with a headfoil.
The maximum sheeting angle is 11-1/2° degrees, which allows pointing to within 32° of apparent wind when hard on the breeze.
Perhaps one of the most functional additions to Catalina’s equipment lists are sheet stoppers, which allow halyards to be led aft to the bridge deck without having a winch for each line. This keeps crew off the deck at night or in heavy seas, and reduces the amount of deck clutter and amount of weight attached to the mast. The internal halyards run aft through Garhauer turning blocks to Garhauer sheet stoppers and two-speed self-tailing Lewmar 40 winches atop the bridge deck; winches were upgraded to Lewmar 42s with the Mark II model.
The 6:1 purchase mainsheet is on a traveler located forward of the main companionway, and controls for a solid Garhauer vang are led to the cockpit.
Genoa sheets are led aft through Garhauer turning blocks mounted on the toerail where they are out of the way and provide better sheeting angles for offwind sailing; a short section of T-track on the cabintop provides closer sheeting angles for small headsails. The primary winches are two-speed self-tailing Lewmar 54s, which replaced Lewmar 52s on the Mark I.
Two serious sailors, a singlehander in San Francisco and an owner who sails a fully crewed boat in Lake Pontchartrain, provided additional insight.
Bob Maher told us, “In 1997 the boat was the boat-of-the-year in the spinnaker class based upon a 12-race schedule, and the same year took first in the Lake Pontchartrain Racing Circuit Cruiser-Racer division with four firsts and a fourth. Typical conditions during the winter are 10-25 knots winds and 4-5 foot seas.
“On one Pensacola race we covered the distance of 101 miles in 12 hours and 15 minutes.
“In order to be competitive in the light air of summer we lengthened the spinnaker pole by one foot, which allowed for a larger spinnaker and genoa. This made the boat competitive in lighter air but under 5 knots we don’t do well against lighter boats like the Olson 30. Our PHRF is 96.”
In most areas, a stock Catalina 42 rates about 105.
Doug McClaflin finished first in the Singlehanded Farallones race, a 58-mile round trip event held outside the Golden Gate Bridge. Often sailed in a punishing northwester, this year’s race was held in 15- to 20-knot southerlies with 6′ to 8′ seas.
“She does well on reaches and in heavy air—18-plus knots, but she’s not good in light air racing,” he told us. Sailing with a fully battened Dacron mainsail and headsail on a furler, “I carried the 150% genoa up to 22 knots and averaged 8 knots over the ground.”
Most owners said they tuck in a reef when wind speed exceeds 18 knots, which balances the boat and eases the helm. All reported that she stiffens at 10°-15° of heel, and an oft-repeated comment was, “I can’t get the rail in the water.”
“With the sails properly trimmed she sails well with an Autohelm 6000, which doesn’t work very hard,” was a comment echoed by several owners.
One Seattle sailor, who owned Mark I hull #240 and now owns Mark II hull #498, said the primary difference between the two models is in the stern.
“The Mark II has a fatter section aft, and is more buoyant,” John Spring told us. “When I first started sailing the Mark II it seemed heavier to steer and the bow seemed to dive into the water. It doesn’t hobbyhorse. I’m just sitting higher than in the old boat, more like a center cockpit model, and it’s taken a year to adjust to the difference.”
Spring also replaced the factory sails with North 3DL sails, “which give me better shape and performance. My only complaint is that Catalina only gives a $1,000 allowance if a buyer doesn’t use factory sails.”
Construction The hull is solid fiberglass. The ABS-approved lamination schedule consists of skin coats of 2-ounce mat and 7.5-ounce cloth. From the centerline to 6″ above the molded bootstripe are eight alternating layers of mat and roving in weights ranging from 1.5 to 21.7 ounces, all of which are overlapped 6″. Additional support on the centerline is provided by a 50″ wide strip of 24-ounce Promat running the length of the hull.
Above the waterline are 11 overlapping layers of mat, roving and Coremat in 1.5- to 21.7-ounce weights.
Douglas says hull thickness at the keel is 1-3/8″ to 1-1/2″, 5/8″ to 3/4″ at the turn of the bilge, and 1/2″ to 9/16″ at the sheer.
Since 1995 the company has been using vinylester resin in the barrier coat to protect against blisters, but has nonetheless suffered its share of blister problems.
Less than 10% of survey respondents reported blisters. One said minor repairs were made to “six to seven pimple-sized blisters repaired at a cost of $30 each.” Another reported blisters covering 60% of the bottom. Because osmotic blistering is covered on a prorated basis under the Catalina warranty, most repairs were made at factory expense.
The deck lay-up schedule is similar to the hull, though it is cored with a combination of 1/2″ marine plywood (where deck hardware is installed) and 3/4″ end grain balsa.
Hull rigidity is provided by a fiberglass pan bonded to the hull at the sheer by 1/2″ thick, four-ply marine plywood glassed between the hull and liner, which is C-clamped in place until cured. The pan also incorporates the cabin sole and berth foundations. Butler, one of the early proponents of pans, credits this development with dramatically reducing construction costs.
The hull-deck joint is an external flange bonded with fiberglass-reinforced polyester, then through-bolted on 8″ centers with 1/4″ stainless steel fasteners. The seam is covered by an aluminum rubrail attached on 3″ centers that is covered with a vinyl insert. Only one survey respondent reported a leak at the hull-deck seam.
Though we advocate the use of motor mounts that are through bolted or threaded into steel plates, Douglas defends the use of lag bolts.
“We bed the engine bolts in a 3/8” thick molded glass pan that is filled with hardwood, and use 6″ long screws to secure the engine. I don’t think that the engine bed would fail if the boat was upside down. We’ve never had a problem,” he said.
Depending on who you query, Catalina yachts are either a) cheap, or b) a good value.
Jerry Edwards, a Seattle surveyor with Reisner, McEven and Associates, Inc., who is familiar with the 42 told PS, “I think the construction of the 42 is better than some of the other Catalina boats and superior to many other production builders.”
Catalina owners understand they are buying the boating equivalent of a Chevrolet; a typical comment is: “We know we’re not buying a Swan or Hinckley.”
On Deck Aside from the change in the transom, the primary difference between the MK I and MK II is the size and arrangement of the cockpits.
The Mark I’s cockpit seats are 6′ 8″ long. Neither seat opens to access spaces belowdecks. In the aft starboard corner there is a 40″ wide and deep compartment that will hold an inflatable dinghy and miscellaneous gear. The port corner has a propane bottle locker that vents overboard.
The swim platform incorporates a five-step stainless steel ladder lashed to the stern pulpit; it extends into the water a long way, farther than most, which is good.
The Edson pedestal and 44″ stainless steel destroyer style wheel are mounted well aft, so are not impediments to movement about the cockpit, except when entering or exiting via the cutout in the stern rail.
The cockpit in the Mark II, by comparison, presents more comfortable lounging arrangements and better access to stowage.
Its seats are the same length as the MK I. There are two “observation seats” fitted into the corners of the stern pulpit.
A 48″ drop-leaf table is mounted in the center of the cockpit forward of the binnacle. A stainless steel frame provides a sturdy home for the table and a footrail for crew to brace their feet when heeled. Though it’s a nice touch, we’d rather have a removable table and wide open cockpit when underway, especially when jibing a spinnaker.
Stowage in the port and starboard seat lockers are large enough to hold a deflated dinghy, dock lines and miscellaneous gear; the starboard one also has a large shelf that holds an outboard motor, barbecue and the like—a much-preferred arrangement to hanging them off the stern pulpit. A propane locker is located in the deck aft of the primary winches.
A removable seat in the transom replaces the cutout in the Mark I, though one can step on and over it to get to the swim platform.
Even with a dodger, movement forward is unobstructed on the 24″ sidedecks. The 6’ teak handrails on the cabintop have been replaced with stainless steel handrails.
The anchor windlass is located in a locker so the only potential toe stubbers forward of the mast are three Lewmar hatches.
Accommodations Even with a 36′ waterline and 13′ 10″ beam, Douglas has crammed an impressive amount of living space in the 42. Many owners indicated that the downside to the large interior volume is a dearth of stowage.
The two-stateroom model has an aft stateroom in the starboard quarter, a smallish head forward of it that’s about 38″ square, a galley in the port quarter, opposing settees amidships, and a nav station to starboard with swing-out seat and large table.
The master stateroom in both models has a Pullman-style berth forward of the saloon. The berth measures 72″ on the centerline, 52″ wide at the shoulder and 43″ at the foot. The skipper’s head is in the bow. It is 6′ 5″ long and 6′ 2″ wide at counter height, and has 6′ of headroom.
In the three-cabin arrangement, there are two mirror-image aft staterooms and the galley is amidships opposite the dinette.
The navigator is shortchanged in the three-cabin arrangement. He faces aft on a much smaller working surface while seated on the end of the port settee.
Each of the aft staterooms have 6′ of headroom, a 7′ long double berth, reading lights mounted on the hull, and a hanging locker. Light and ventilation are provided by ports in the hull and in the cockpit footwell.
The primary advantage of the two-stateroom model is the additional storage in the galley and in the port quarter behind it. This cavernous space is equipped with shelves large enough for installation of a heater, inverter, refrigeration and for other stuff such as tools. It also provides good access to the steering system.
Regardless of its location, the galley provides large working surfaces on countertops now constructed of fiberglass GraniCoat, a Corian lookalike. Early models had Formica-type coverings.
Though working surfaces are nearly the same size, galley stowage on the three-cabin model has been reduced significantly by the loss of the pantry. It will be a challenge to find space for larger pots and pans. The two stateroom model also has a small hinged countertop.
Both models have a three burner Princess Stove with oven and broiler, twin stainless steel sinks, and Groehe faucets for hot and cold water.
The dinette in both models seats six to eight adults, and converts to a 80″ x 66″ double berth.
The cushions are mounted on plywood boards covering storage areas below the settees, which prompted one skipper to complain that they are heavy and cumbersome. They are especially risky if they should come loose with the boat heeled, which one owner said was a problem.
Other Considerations As the boat has evolved during its 10-year production run, a number of small improvements have been made. Articulating halogen lights in the saloon have replaced cheaper fixtures. Doors and drawers that flew open underway on older models have positive latches and roller bearing slides.
The boat is well ventilated and lighted by Lewmar hatches located in all living areas and in the heads, and hatches and fixed portlights are covered by bug and privacy screens.
The 39-gallon fuel capacity is adequate for short cruising but distance cruisers have added tankage below the cabin sole. Two plastic water tanks are located below the sole, and there are plastic holding tanks under the aft berth and the Pullman berth. Except for the aft holding tank, they are easily accessible.
The engine is accessible from four sides. A small hatch in the starboard cabin leads to the oil filter. The companionway stairway reveals the front, and removable panels in the galley access the port side and aft end of the Yanmar 50.
Wiring is color coded, and newer boats have tinned connections.
Conclusion The well-maintained Mark I’s we inspected looked as good as the newer Mark IIs. There were no signs of gelcoat crazing. Owners we talked to were less concerned with performance and more interested in the design and decor below.
Most owners are very satisfied with quality of construction, though one owner complained that his hull flexes in 4’ seas and has had numerous problems with electrical and plumbing installations.
Douglas says the company has been unfairly criticized.
“We may not use Harken, but Garhauer guarantees its gear for 10 years, and Bill Felgenhauer returns phone calls. You’ll find Lewmar, Perko, Rule, Schaefer and Yanmar brands on our boats, for example, not some knock-off product manufactured overseas.”
A late model Mark I sells for $120,000-$130,000, a newer Mark II for $140,000-$145,000 depending upon equipment. Base price of the new Mark II is $151,000-$171,000 including engine and sails, depending upon cabin configuration and factory installed options.
Contact- Catalina Yachts, 21200 Victory Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367; 818/884-7700.
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The Catalina 425 is an all-new design that assumes the position in the Catalina line held by the legendary Catalina 42. Although it is new and contemporary in styling it is designed to endure in function and aesthetics in the Catalina tradition. The 425 incorporates all the valued hallmark Catalina features; a functional spacious cockpit, a comfortable, carefully detailed interior and all the “5 Series” featured that have redefined the Catalina brand.
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GENERAL DIMENSIONS
Length Overall: 43′ 6″
Length of Hull: 41′ 8″
Length at Waterline: 39’ 1″
Beam: 13′ 8″
Distance from Waterline to Masthead*: 62′ 11″
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Draft: 5′ 0″
Ballast: 7,700 lbs
Basic Weight: 19,100 lbs
Draft: 6′ 8″
Ballast: 6,700 lbs
Basic Weight: 18,100 lbs
RIG MEASUREMENTS
100% Foretriangle: 429 ft 2
Main by Measurement: 436 ft 2
Total w/100%: 865 ft 2
Sail Area – Displacement Wing Keel: 19.4
Sail Area – Displacement Fin Keel: 20
Standard Furling Main: 464.5 ft 2
Standard Jib Self Tacking: 398 ft 2
Optional Genoa 110%: 434 ft 2
Optional Genoa 135%: 538.5 ft 2
Optional Genoa 155%: 620 ft 2
Optional UPS Spinnaker: 922 ft 2
Optiona APC Spinnaker: 1223 ft 2
TANKS & CAPACITIES
Water: Forward 50 gal, Starboard 56 gal
Water Heater: 11 gal
Total Water: 117 gal
Sanitary Holding Tank: Fwd. 31 gal, Aft. 23 gal
Total Holding: 54 gal
Fuel: Primary Tank 62 gal, Optional Auxiliary Tank 18 gal
ENGINE & CONTROLS
Yanmar 4JH57CR, 57 mhp @3000RPM
Common Rail, Electronic Diesel
3 Blade Michigan MP3 18×14
1 1/4″ S.S. Shaft
Twin Edson Performance Pedestals with 32″ Stainless Wheels.
Single Lever Engine Controls on Starboard Cockpit Coaming.
WINDLASS & CHAIN
Quick Rider 1000 with 5/16″ Chainwheel Gypsy for 5/16″ High Test Gd 40
or BBB Gd 30 Chain and/or 1/2″ – 5/8″ Rope
Primary – 55ST EVO Lewmar
Cabin Top / Secondary – 45ST EVO Lewmar
All specifications are approximate and subject to change without notice.
Actual equipment also subject to change without notice.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Construction.
- One-Piece Fiberglass Hull with End Grain Balsa Core Sandwich Construction Above the Waterline, and a Vinylester Integral Barrier to Resist Osmosis Blistering
- One-Piece Fiberglass Deck with End Grain Balsa Core and Molded-In Diamond Pattern Non-Skid Surfaces Finished in Two-Tone White and Grey
- One-Piece Fiberglass Deck Liner Finished in NonGlare Texture
- One-Piece Molded Fiberglass Structural Grid
- One-Piece Molded Fiberglass Hull Liner with Satin Finish
- Lead Fin Keel with 316 Stainless Steel Attaching Bolts
- Five Year Gel Coat Blister Protection * ( 2 )
- Five Year Hull Structure Warranty * ( 3 )
SPARS & RIGGING
- Furling Mainsail with Vertical Battens
- Self Tacking Jib, with U.V, Protection, White
- Complete Standing and Running Rigging, 316 SS
- Internal Pre-Stretched Dacron Halyards
- Wiring Conduit with Messenger in Mast
- Selden In-Mast Mainsail Furling System
- Selden Anodized Double Spreader Mast and Boom
SAIL HANDLING & EQUIPMENT
- ( 2 ) Two-Speed Self Tailing Primary Winches
- ( 2 ) Two-Speed Self Tailing Jib Halyard Winches ST Port/Starboard
- Double Ended Mainsheet System Led Aft to Helm Position
- ( 1 ) 10 ” Winch Handle, ball bearing
- Ball Bearing Mainsheet Traveler with Car Adjuster System led to Portside
- 11 ’ Genoa Tracks Inboard with Ball Bearing Low Lead Blocks
- All Halyards led Aft, to Sheet Stoppers
- Headsail Furling System
- Selden Boom Vang, Rigid Adjustable Type
PROPULSION, STEERING & CONTROLS
- Single Lever Engine Controls Mounted on Starboard Side
- Yanmar ( 4 ) Cylinder Diesel Engine, 57 HP, Fresh Water Cooled with Common Rail Electronic Fuel System
- Bronze Propeller, Three Blade
- Sea Water Filter for Engine Cooling
- Centrally Mounted Electronic Engine Instruments
- Emergency Tiller Access and Emergency Tiller
- Dual Station Pedestal Steering with wheel brake
- Twin 32 ” Destroyer Wheels
- Bilge Blower and Ventilation System
- Illuminated Compass in Cockpit Table
DECK HARDWARE
- Fiberglass Cockpit Table with ( 2 ) Leaves, Foot- brace, Center insulated Compartment, and Handrails
- Walk Through Stern with Transom Boarding Platform
- Stern Boarding Ladder. Telescopic Type
- 27 ” Double Lifelines with Gates Port and Starboard
- Mooring Cleats, Two Fore and Aft
- Midship Spring Line Cleats
- Molded-In Gel Coat Waterline, Midwatch Blue
- Midwatch Blue and Silver Sheer Stripes
- Large Double Anchor Rollers on Foredeck with Mounting Point for Code “ 0 ” or Asymmetrical Spinnaker
- Electric Anchor Windlass with Power Up and Down Handheld remote control
- Large Divided Anchor Locker for Below Deck Chain and Rode Storage
- Stainless Steel Handrails on Cabin Top
- Stern Rails with Observation Seats, Cup Holders, Outboard Bracket and flag staff mount
- LPG Storage Locker for ( 2 ) 10 lb. alum. Tanks
- Hot & Cold Shower Mounted In Transom Boarding Area
- Water-Tight Strike Zone Collision Bulkhead at Bow
- Multi coat Varnish Finish On Interior Teak and maple
- Veneer Bulkheads with Solid Teak Trim
- Cabin Window Shades
- Navigation Station with Chart Table and 110 and 12 volt outlets & USB port
- Owner’s Stateroom with Large Double Berth. Cedar lined Hanging Locker, Drawers, and Private Head with vessel sink
- Teak and Holly Textured High Pressure Laminate Sole
- Inner Spring Mattresses on Fore and Aft Berths with Custom Fitted Sheets
- LED Interior Lighting
- Main Saloon Features Large Dinette, Gloss Finished Dining Table to Port, Seating Starboard with central navigation table
- Guest Stateroom Aft on Starboard, Features Large Double Berth, Hanging Locker, and ample storage
- Third Cabin Aft to Port, Convertible to Double Berth, Upper/Lower Berths, or Storage Locker
- Dedicated Cabinet for easy access to Engine Filters located in Aft Port Cabin
- Front Loading Refrigeration, D.C. Powered with Freezer Compartment
- Top Loading Insulated Compartment, Available as a Second Refrigerator or Freezer
- Polished Double Stainless Steel Sinks
- Large Storage Cabinets over Galley
- Large Storage Lockers with Drawers and Bins
- Gimbaled ( 3 ) Burner L.P.G. Stove w/Oven, Polished
- Multi-Drawer Bank with Utensil Storage Rack
- Microwave Oven, AC Powered
- Single Lever Faucet with Pull-Out Sprayer
PLUMBING SYSTEM
- Pressure Water Distribution System with Filter at Pump and Tank Selection Valves for ( 3 ) Tanks
- 11 Gallon Hot Water Heater with Engine Heat Exchanger and 110V Electric Heating Element
- ( 2 ) Electric Macerating Heads with Holding Tanks and Deck and Thru-Hull Outlets
- Electric Bilge Pump with Float Switch
- Manual Bilge Pump and Bilge High Water Alarm
- Head Compartment Forward with Vanity Counter, Medicine Chest and Shower Compartment Stall
- Head Aft with Vanity, Sink, Medicine Chest, and Shower
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Three Heavy Duty 8-D 12 Volt Marine Deep Cycle Batteries
- 60 Amp Battery Charger, Multi-Bank Automatic
- L.E.D. Running Lights, Fore and Aft
- 110 Volt, 30 AMP Shore Power System with circuit breakers
- ( 1 ) 110 Volt, 30 AMP, Shore Power Cord 50 ft.
- L.E.D. Anchor Light at Masthead
- 12 Volt Lighting Throughout
- Custom 115 Volt AC/12 Volt DC Electric Panel
- Circuit Breakers for AC and DC Electrical Panel and Windlass Control
- Shore Power Galvanic Isolator
- Ground Fault Circuit Protection with ELGCI
- A.C. Duplex Receptacles Throughout
SAILING INSTRUMENTS
- Raymarine i70 2-Multi Function Displays with Transducer 1 Mounted at Port and the other at Starboard Helm Stations – Speed, Depth & Wind
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Popular Cruising Yachts 40 to 45 feet Long Overall Their Physical Properties & Key Performance Indicators
Welcome to this ever-growing gallery of some of the most popular cruising yachts between 40 and 45 feet (12.2m to 13.7m) long overall. But it's more than just a gallery - every image is a link to a page setting out the boat's physical properties, key performance indicators and other data.
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The Dehler 42 offers various cabin layouts including a large master cabin with an island double berth, spacious aft cabins, and customisable saloon setups. This model is designed to perfectly align with your sailing lifestyle, whether you prioritise comfort, storage, or guest accommodation. High-Performance Hull Design.
Step aboard the new Leopard 42 and experience a new era of sailing. Joining the Leopard 45 and Leopard 50, the Leopard 42 leaves no detail overlooked in size or possibility. Sailing performance and livability exist harmoniously under one sleek profile. The Leopard 42's signature coachroof lounge provides ample space not found in other vessels.
Features. The 42 Cantius cockpit features wrap-around, convertible seating, a starboard side ice chest, two removable cockpit tables, and so much more. The Amtico flooring adds a final touch of refined style. Customize your Cantius with a grill, refrigerator, and stools to personalize your cruise.
48. Rebellious energy and excitement come to life in the Verve 42. Forward-facing and adrenalinic, this performance-driven outboard yacht incorporates a fast and compact nature, while cultivating a contemporary sense of luxury on board. A unique and novel boat for the segment, this fresh weekender's elegant and livable habitats pave the way ...
When the Fountaine Pajot teams designed this yacht, their objective was clear: to offer the best combination of aesthetics, comfort and seaworthiness in a 42-foot catamaran.The result has exceeded expectations. Not only is her sleek silhouette easy on the eye, but the Astréa 42 is packed with features and fittings that you would typically only find on much larger catamarans.
The Rustler 42 is the benchmark cruising yacht of her size. A classic looking yacht which combines style that is traditional yet modern. ... 536sq ft - 49.80sq.m: Genoa: 670sq ft - 62.25sq.m: Staysail: 179sq ft - 16.63sq.m: Construction. Hull: GRP: ... A new Ruster 42 sailing off Falmouth, Cornwall. Take a look around this stunning ...
Fountain's 42-foot Lightning has always been major league, but with hull and deck updates and twin Mercury Racing Dual Cal 1,100/1,350 hp sterndrives, it's World Series champion material. By John Tiger. Updated: July 27, 2021. The 42 Lightning is stable even at high speeds. Courtesy Fountain Powerboats.
An architectural achievement, the Lagoon 42 is a catamaran with an ambitious design and attractive interior spaces. Step aboard and set sail for an ocean of serenity and pleasure. Length overall. 13.22 m. 43''4'. Upwind sail area.
Navigate waters with ease in the 42 GLS powered by Mercury engines reaching speeds up to 49 mph. With dual beach doors, a full galley, comfortable seating, and a spacious bow - the 42 GLS is the yacht for you. The lower cabin features an aft stateroom and U-shaped dinette that converts into a berth. Connect with a Specialist.
42ft Catamaran Models Comparisons. We compare the specifications, dimensions, sail area, and pricing on the most popular 42ft catamarans in 2020. The Lagoon 42, Bali 4.2, FP Astrea 42, and Leopard 42 are within a similar price range and dimensions, but there are major differences. Let's compare apples to apples to see how the match up.
42 Yacht. Speeding ahead of the competition, the boat of your dreams is waiting for you. The Aquila 42 Yacht Power Catamaran is equipped with features that will bring a smile to any boater's face—whether you plan on cruising near or far. The 42 Yacht is built to CE Certification Category A and designed by world-renowned power catamaran design ...
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One of the most successful large boats ever built, the Catalina 42 offers good looks, comfortable accommodations, and decent sailing ability at a low price. By. ... The high-aspect ratio sailplan carries 797 sq. ft. of sail. The mast is an anodized NG80 Isomat with double spreaders that are swept aft 17°. Standing rigging is 3/8″ wire for ...
Find Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Cruisers Yachts to choose from.
The Catalina 425 is an all-new design that assumes the position in the Catalina line held by the legendary Catalina 42. Although it is new and contemporary in styling it is designed to endure in function and aesthetics in the Catalina tradition. The 425 incorporates all the valued hallmark Catalina features; a functional spacious cockpit, a ...
Sweden Yachts 42; Taswell 43; Trintella 44; Westerly Oceanlord 41; Whitby 42; With plenty of room for a cruising couple to live aboard comfortably, production cruising boats within this size range are understandably very popular with long distance sailors. However, marina charges worldwide seem to take a bit of a hike at 12m, so be warned...
Understated in neither power nor beauty, the Regal 42 Grande Coupe is a show-stopper. Crafted with Regal's elevated standard of luxury, this bold yacht includes an expansive array of amenities, forward-thinking technology and unparalleled comfort. Discover what it really means to indulge, play, adventure, relax and entertain on board a Regal ...
Yacht for Sale is a 42 superyacht built by Yellowfin in 2015. Currently she is located in Boca Raton and awaiting her new owners. ... This boat is priced to sell and conveniently located in Boca Raton FL, give us a call today to schedule your showing! ... LOA (ft) BOAT BRAND YEAR SOLD PRICE (USD) SOLD DATE DAYS ACTIVE ...
RAISING THE BAR. The Regal 42 FXO is the ultimate outboard-powered sport yacht. And with its versatile, pull-up, easy-to-maintain motor, it makes an excellent sandbar-hopper, too. Exceptional performance, outboard versatility and high-end luxury set the stage for endless entertainment and relaxation on the water—regardless of your destination.
A sailboat refers to any class and subclass of boat that is designed with one or more masts and rigging system as the main source of propulsion. Sailboats are available in a variety of models and rigs, including racing boats, sloops, schooners, catamarans, trimarans, sailing cruisers, and others. Some of the first sailboats on record date back ...
The starting price is $85,000, the most expensive is $279,900, and the average price of $219,900. Related boats include the following models: 48 Super Sport, 56 Super Sport and Super Sport. Boat Trader works with thousands of boat dealers and brokers to bring you one of the largest collections of Ocean Yachts 42 boats on the market.
In this video we're taking the next step in the complete restoration of our 42ft steel hull sailboat Carla. Watch as we use a plasma cutter to cut out an old...
Built by Italian shipbuilder Perini Navi in 2008, the U.K.-registered Bayesian could carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist yacht sites. Its nearly 250-foot mast is ...
Find Valiant 42 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Valiant boats to choose from.
The 39-hour continuous installation of the 42-in. HDPE pipe is part of the larger Hampton Roads Sanitation District's Boat Harbor Treatment Plant Conversion and Transmission program.
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The 42' Auroris embraces over 50 years of performance boat building experience with the incorporation of Cigarette's advanced engineered twin-step hull design. This multi-faceted vessel executes in transit and exceeds expectations for luxury day boating. It provides extraordinary speed, industry-leading performance, and unparalleled comfort.