42' Palmer Johnson 42

1976 Palmer Johnson 42 located in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States. 42' (12.80 Meters) LOA, 12' 7'' beam, 7' 5'' draft, aluminum hull.

Notable features include Cruiser-Racer / Cruisers, Sail, Used, Diesel, Aluminum Hull, 8000 LB BALLAST, FRESH WATER, ALUMINUM HULL. PALMER JOHNSON 42 REDONE AND IN FRESH WATER

Details are offered in good faith; buyer should verify all information and condition through inspection or survey.

Contact Engel & Volkers Yachting for details and showing availability.

Welded aluminum hull & deck with high-gloss Awlgrip finish (2008)still in excellent condition
Engine: Original 23hp Volvo diesel, completely rebuilt by a professional mechanic in 2025 (receipts available)
Hydraulic drive system fully rebuilt in 2025; new hydraulic lines protected from chafing
Fin keel (8,000 lbs. lead, 8 draft), carbon fiber rudder, and tiller steering
Deck: New Treadmaster non-skid (2007), flush deck, Lexan hatches, high-grade hardware
Sail inventory: Loaded with sails for every wind and weather condition (see below)
Sail-handling: 11 Harken, Barient & Barbarosa winches, Harken mainsheet/traveler, Forespar solid boom vang, Harken roller furling (rebuilt 2008)
Rigging: All standing rigging checked by specialist in 2008; new headstay (2008)
Safety: Six new automatic inflatable PFDs, horseshoe buoy, Avon 3-person life raft, and multiple fire extinguishers
E-120 Chart Plotter (Great Lakes charts)
Radar, GPS, Depth Sounder, Sumlog, Wind System
Type 2 Wireless Auto Pilot, AIS, VHF radio, and more
New Blue Sea electric panel, 2 brand new 8D AGM batteries (2024), solar panel, 2000-watt inverter/charger
Anchoring: Maxwell windlass (VWC2200), Bruce 30kg anchor, two Danforth anchors, 300 hi-test chain, anchor roller & davit
Galley: Spacious, with Force 10 gimbaled gas stove/oven, Scandvik stainless sink, Isotherm refrigerator/freezer, separate freezer, microwave, ample stowage, and full utensils
Water: Two 50-gallon stainless tanks, IsoTemp water heater, Jabsco pump, pressure tank, all hoses to ABYC standards
Head: Jabsco electric flush, 35-gallon poly holding tank
Comfort: Sleeps 7 in salon, forward, and aft staterooms; Naugahyde settee cushions; Samsung 26 LCD TV
Dinghy: Inflatable Avon with new Mercury 5hp outboard (Edson bracket)
Custom cradle includedcan be pulled behind a car
Main (9/10 oz., fair), Genoa #1 (Kevlar, good), Genoa #2 & #3 (Dacron, excellent, new 2011), additional genoas and spinnaker
Sails ) $7,040 in new sails (2011)
Blue canvas sail cover
Three automatic bilge pumps
Stainless steel pulpit, stanchions, and lifelines
All wiring and hoses comply with ABYC standards
Shore power, heavy-duty cord, polarity indicator, high-output alternator
Ample fenders, lines, and safety gear