1991 Catalina 42 MKI

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Layout: Two Cabins / Two Heads
• Ports: (6) Ports replaced in 2021
• Hatches: (4) Hatches replaced in 2021
• Cabin Sole: Teak & Holly, in good condition
• Nav Station: To Starboard
• Dinette Table: To Port, Convertible
• Settee(s): To Starboard
• Cushions: White, replaced in 2018
• Master Cabin: Forward with Pullman Berth
• Guest Cabin(s): Aft
• Fans: 12V replaced in 2021
• Headroom: 6’8”, cabins 6’4”
• Master Head: En Suite, with toilet, sink & shower
• Head(s): To Starboard, toilet & faucet replaced in 2021, 

GALLEY

• Stove/Oven: Propane
• Refrigeration: 12v, 2024
• Sink: Double stainless steel
• Water: Hot & Cold
• Water Heater: Yes
• Water Filtration: Added in 2021
• Cabinets: Yes
• Microwave: Inoperable
• Water Maker: Spectra 12v Ventura, installed in 2025, never used

ELECTRONICS

• Plotter: B&G, installed 2018
• Autopilot: Autohelm, installed 2018
• Speed/Depth: B&G, installed 2018
• Wind: B&G, installed 2018
• VHF: Yes
• VHF: Handheld, new in 2025
• Stereo: Yes
• Compass: Yes
• EPIRB: Yes
• Satellite: Starlink, new in 2024
• AIS: installed in 2025 

ELECTRICAL

• 12V system: Yes
• 110V system: Yes
• Battery Charger: Yes, Victron Multiplus 12/3000 inverter/charger, installed 2024
• Battery Charger: House Bank, Victron Orion XS 12|12-50 DC-DC Charger – Non-Isolated installed 2024
• Battery Charger: Windlass Battery, Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-Volt 30 amp DC-DC Charger installed 2024
• Batteries: (3) Lithium Victron LifePO4 installed in 2024, (1) Group 31 lead acid windlass battery installed 2025
• Battery Management System: Victron Lynx BMS with Lynx Distributors and Smart Battery Protect, installed 2024
• Monitoring: Victron Cerbo GX & GX Touch 50, installed 2024
• Shore Power: (2) 30 amp service
• Interior Lights: Replaced 2021
• Nav Lights: Yes; Smart LED Tri-Color, Anchor Light, and Strobe new in 2023; Foredeck/Steaming light new 2025
• 12v Outlet(s): Yes
• Solar Panels: (2) 415-watt bifacial, mounted on arch with Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150|70, new 2024

SAILS & RIGGING

• Main: North Dacron replaced 2025
• Genoa: 150% Dacron, North 2022, genoa sheets replaced 2023
• Mast: Keel stepped, double spreader, painted white
• Roller Furling: Replaced 2021
• Mainsail Cover: Stack Pack with Lazy Jacks 2025
• Primary Winches: Lewmar 54 self-tailing
• Halyard Winch: Lewmar 40 self-tailing
• Halyard Winch: Lewmar 40 self-tailing
• Clutches: Yes
• Windex: Replaced 2021
• Backstay: Yes, single
• Traveler: Yes, lines replaced 2021
• Running Rigging: Mainsheet and Vang replaced 2025, spare forward halyard new 2025
• Mast Height: 58’7”

DECK & HULL

• Hull Color: White
• Deck Color: Two-tone
• Draft: Shoal, 4’10”
• Canvas: Bimini
• Cushions: Cockpit cushions new 2021
• Covers: Winches, compass 
• Cockpit Table: Yes
• Grill: Magma Chefsmate gas grill mounted on stern rail, new 2024 
• Swim Platform: Yes
• Anchor: Rocna 25 with 150' of chain, anchor bridle w/Mantus M2 chain hook, new 2024
• Anchor Roller Long C-42, Heavy Duty Upgrade, new 2024
• Secondary Anchor: Danforth with rode & chain
• Windlass: Electric
• Locker(s): Cockpit, Lazerettes & Anchor
• Teak: Natural finish
• Lifelines: Original
• Hull Speed: 8 knots
• Arch/Davits: Installed 2024
• Outboard Engine Mount: Added 2025
• Liferaft: Revere Offshore Commander 4-person new 2025, installed on deck
• Ditch Bag: Yes, new in 2024
• Bottom: The bottom was painted 1/2025, and small blisters were repaired

MECHANICAL

• Engine: Yanmar JH2E 50hp with 605 hours
• Water Pump: Replaced 2021
• Fuel Gauge: Replaced 2021
• Running Gear: Shaft, prop, strut & cutlass bearing replaced 2021
• Steering: Wheel
• Stuffing box/gland: Replaced 2021
• Water Heater: Yes, minor leak
• Bilge Pump(s): Replaced in 2021, High Water Bilge Alarm added 2021
• Filter(s): Water Separator
• Oil & Filter: 12/2024
• Transmission Fluid: 12/2024
• Impeller: 12/2024
• Tank Tenders: (2) for water added 2025
• Head: Manual Head with Y Valve for direct and holding tank
• Head: Manual Head with Y Valve for direct and holding tank

Excluded from the Inventory: Dinghy & Outboard

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