1989 Catalina 42
This 1989 Catalina 42 is a one owner, fresh water boat that has been in the same family for 26 years. The Catalina 42 was introduced in 1988, the hull was adapted from an earlier racing hull designed by Nelson Marek. Catalina Yachts modified the racing hull with a new cabin top, interior, and rig in order to make it a comfortable coastal cruising boat which two people could easily handle. The spacious design, three cabin, two head, with Pullman owner's berth is comfortable for a gang of crew or three couples on an extended cruise. With a race-bred hull, a substantial rig, and wing keel the boat is moderately stiff and capable of weather legs. When reaching or sailing down-wind the fun begins and the boat is capable of pushing the knot meter past 15 knots! As would be expected the deep keel version is slightly more weatherly than this wing keel version. However, it is reported that in 10 knots of true wind, she should make an honest 6 knots pointing to within 32 to 34 degrees of the apparent wind. Comfortable, sea-kindly, safe and fast. This Catalina 42 is a handsome boat that has been well maintained. She offers solid performance, excellent accommodations and good value for buyers looking for a cruiser or club racer in this size range. A dinghy and outboard are included, contact us for a personal showing today!
