Catalina 42

 1989 Catalina 42 Mark I – Extensively Upgraded Family Cruiser – Turnkey & Ready for Adventure!

For the past 15 years (since 2011), this exceptional 1989 Catalina 42 Mark I has been our family’s go-to for unforgettable vacations and getaways with our crew of four. She’s received constant love and investment in maintenance and modern upgrades, always rewarding us with reliable, comfortable sailing. Now, she’s primed and eager for her next owners to continue the tradition!

Key Specifications:
•  LOA: 41’10” (12.75m) – Commonly listed as 42’
•  Beam: 13’10” (4.22m)
•  Draft: 5’ (wing keel)
•  Displacement: ~20,500 lbs
•  Engine: Yanmar 44 hp diesel (hours unknown from non-working meter at purchase; always seasonally maintained and reliable)
•  Hull & Rig: Solid fiberglass, masthead sloop with sugar-scoop transom
•  Layout: Three-cabin, two-head configuration – Forward Pullman berth (queen with offset access and ample storage), two private aft cabins (each with double berths), forward head with separate shower stall, starboard guest head

Extensive Recent Upgrades (2023–2026 Focus):
•  2026: Hard top bimini added for superior cockpit shade and weather protection
•  2025: Starlink high-speed satellite internet installed • New washdown pump • New fresh water pump + accumulator tank • New 16,000 BTU reverse-cycle A/C • Full LED interior lighting upgrade with USB charging ports • Bow & stern shore power inlets replaced • Forward head: new macerator pump, motor, and sanitation lines • Full lithium power system: (2) 460 AH lithium batteries (heaters + Bluetooth), new Group 31 AGM start battery, 50A DC-DC charger, Renogy Smart Shunt, Renogy 30A MPPT controller, Renogy One Core BMS with remote monitoring
•  2024: New hard top dodger (with windows & covers) • Late-October haul-out: new bottom paint, hull polish/wax, Prop Speed on prop/rudder, fresh zincs • New chest freezer for long-range provisioning
•  2023: Complete standing rigging replacement (wire & fittings) • New Harken roller furler • New Raymarine wind/depth/speed instruments • New Raymarine EV-400 autopilot + ram • New masthead tri-color/anchor light combo • New VHF antenna • New spinnaker crane & masthead sheaves • All-new halyards • Lumitec full-spectrum LED spreader lights • New mast boot • Brand-new fully battened mainsail • New tri-radial roller-furling genoa • New 2000W inverter • Upgraded solar array: (2) 170W panels on arch • Windlass fully serviced
•  Earlier Key Work: PYI dripless shaft seal (2021) • New refrigeration (2020) • New stack pack + lazy jacks (2018) • New Princess 2-burner stove/oven (2018) • New non-coated SS lifelines with pelican hooks & 4 gates (2015) • Fuel tank cleaned (2024) • Annual: engine service, impeller/fuel filter changes, engine cleaning
Additional Equipment Highlights:
•  Anchoring: 55 lb Bruce with 150’ G4 7/16” chain
•  Tender: West Marine Hypalon RIB dinghy
•  Galley/Comfort: New microwave (2023), new forced air heater (2024)
•  Extras: Kiss wind generator removed (reinstall optional) • Lewmar 40 & 50 self-tailing winches (2 each) • Spinlock clutches • Harken furler • Multiple halyards & tracks for versatile sail handling

With her spacious three-cabin interior, proven bluewater-capable design, and this impressive array of recent investments (lithium off-grid power, new sails/rigging/electronics, climate control, connectivity, and more), this Catalina 42 Mark I is in the top tier of her class—far exceeding typical 1989 examples. She’s truly turnkey: sail away with confidence, no major refit required.

Asking Price: $98,500 (Priced to reflect extensive upgrades and ready-to-cruise condition—serious inquiries welcome for viewings.

She’s been an incredible family boat—safe, fun, and dependable. Ready for new horizons in Norfolk, VA area