42' Catalina 42

The Catalina 42 was one of Catalina's most popular models, with over 1000 hulls sold. The hull design is Nelson/Marek, and she has a wonderful feel under sail. Catalinas in-house design team, led by chief designer Gerry Douglas, designed the Catalina 42. Introduced with the 1989 model year, the 42 was the first American-built sailboat of this size to offer a three-stateroom layout. The Mk I version was built until February 1995, ending with hull # 477.

Between Dreams is an amazing value at only $99,000 with all of the recent maintenance and upgrades. She is ready to take you off the grid with her upgraded solar panels, lithium batteries, water maker, and tender. The C42 is moored in the New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor at 401 North Roadway Street, New Orleans, LA 70124, which is a short drive from the New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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This well-equipped cruiser features a two-cabin, two-head layout with comfortable accommodations and 68 salon headroom (64 in cabins). The forward master stateroom offers a Pullman berth and en suite head with toilet, sink, and shower, while the aft guest cabin provides additional sleeping space. The main salon includes a port-side convertible dinette and starboard settee, with white cushions replaced in 2018 and a nav station to starboard. The teak and holly cabin sole is in good condition, and ventilation is provided by six ports and four hatches replaced in 2021 along with 12V fans installed in 2021. The starboard day head includes a toilet and faucet replaced in 2021.

The galley is equipped with a propane stove and oven, double stainless-steel sinks, hot and cold pressure water, and ample cabinetry. Refrigeration was upgraded to a 12V unit in 2024, and a water filtration system was added in 2021. A Spectra Ventura 12V water maker installed in 2025 has never been used. The microwave is currently inoperable.

Electronics include B&G navigation instruments installed in 2018, including plotter, speed/depth, and wind, along with an Autohelm autopilot. Additional equipment includes VHF radio plus a handheld VHF new in 2025, stereo system, compass, EPIRB, AIS installed in 2025, and Starlink satellite internet added in 2024.

The electrical system has been extensively upgraded with Victron components installed in 2024, including a Multiplus 12/3000 inverter/charger, multiple Victron Orion DC-DC chargers, and three Victron LiFePO4 lithium house batteries. A Victron Lynx BMS with distributors and Smart Battery Protect manages the system, while monitoring is handled through a Victron Cerbo GX with GX Touch display. Solar power comes from two 415-watt bifacial panels mounted on an arch with a Victron SmartSolar MPPT controller (2024). The boat also includes two 30-amp shore power services, LED interior lighting, and upgraded LED tri-color, anchor, and strobe navigation lights (2023) with a new foredeck/steaming light in 2025.

Sailing performance is supported by a North Dacron mainsail replaced in 2025, 150% North Dacron genoa from 2022, and roller furling replaced in 2021. The mast is keel-stepped with double spreaders, and sail handling is managed with Lewmar self-tailing winches and a stack pack with lazy jacks installed in 2025.

On deck, the vessel features a white hull, two-tone deck, and shoal draft of 410. Highlights include cockpit cushions replaced in 2021, Magma Chefsmate grill (2024), swim platform, Rocna 25 anchor with 150 of chain and Mantus bridle (2024), secondary Danforth anchor, electric windlass, and stern arch with davits installed in 2024. Safety equipment includes a Revere Offshore Commander 4-person liferaft (2025) and ditch bag (2024). The bottom was painted in January 2025 with minor blisters repaired.

Power comes from a Yanmar JH2E 50HP diesel engine with 605 hours. Major mechanical updates in 2021 include running gear replacement (shaft, prop, strut, and cutlass bearing), stuffing box, water pump, fuel gauge, and bilge pumps with added high-water alarm. Routine maintenance includes oil, filters, transmission fluid, and impeller service in December 2024. Tank tenders for water were added in 2025.

Dinghy and outboard are excluded from the sale.

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