42' Whitby 42 Ketch

The Whitby 42 Ketch is widely regarded as a solid and capable bluewater cruising sailboat. Here are some authoritative opinions on the boat:

John Kretschmer, in his book "The Whitby 42: A Classic Bluewater Cruiser", describes the boat as "one of the most popular and enduring offshore cruising designs ever produced." He notes its seaworthiness and comfort at sea, as well as its spacious interior.

Cruising World magazine has described the Whitby 42 Ketch as a "true classic," with a reputation for "being one of the most comfortable, seakindly boats out there." They note that the boat's ketch rig makes it easy to handle in a variety of conditions.

Sailing Magazine has called the Whitby 42 Ketch a "timeless classic," with a "solid and comfortable ride." They note the boat's spacious interior and its reputation for being a capable offshore cruiser.

Active Captain features reviews from owners of the Whitby 42 Ketch, with many describing the boat as "well-built," "seaworthy," and "comfortable at sea." Some owners note that the boat can be slow in light winds, but is a solid performer in heavier conditions.

Overall, the Whitby 42 Ketch is widely regarded as a solid and capable cruising sailboat, with a reputation for being comfortable and seaworthy.

1983 Whitby 42 Sailboat. All Exterior teak just refinished with 2 Coats. West 105/207 Base Coat and Epafanes Top Coats
Hull to Deck joint bolted not riveted.
Bottom Gelcoat Shaved, Epoxy 4 coats. No Blisters
All New marlo Seacocks
3 Cabin Layout
New Jabsco Heads 2022
2 Heads w/showers
New Fixtures in both heads
All New Sunbrella Upholstery 2022
New Sail Covers 2022
New Full Sun Awning 2022
New Lifelines 2022
Full Cockpit Enclosure with all new Isenglass 2022
6 Man LIfeRaft Cannister Mounted on Deck
Factory Custom Designed Salon
Top End Rebuilt Ford Lehman 4 Cy 85hp Diesel 2015 400 hrs. 2600 Total Time
11/4 Stainless Shaft. 18in Bronze Prop
New Cutlass Bearing
New Shaft Packing
Emergency Steering
12000 BTU and 16,000 BTU Dometic Reverse Cycle A/C
New Hot Water Heater
2 Stainless Sinks in galley
Hot And Cold Pressure Fresh Water
Salt Water tap with foot pump
8 New(2022) 6v deep cycle House Batteries
150 Amp Alternator
1 New(2022) 4D Engine Start Battery
New Technautics Cold Plate Refrigeration
3, 100 watt Solar Panels w/MPPT controller
Hydrovane Wind Vane Self Steering
Comnav Auto Pilot Rebuilt 2024
New Hydraulic Steering Ram
Garman 740s Plotter
VHF
SGC Single Sideband Transceiver
Insuated Back Stay
Pactor Modem
Radar Reflectors on Upper Mainstay
Dept Sounder
Lofrans Tigress Windless. 50 lb CQR
Pressure Salt Water anchor chain& Anchor wash down
anchor on 250 ft x 3/8in chain rhode
150 FT anchor Rhode
New VHF Antenna and Wire
Complete Engine Service March 2024
New Transmission Oil Cooler
Serviced Engine Cooling Cooler
Bottom Cleaned and Zinc replaced 10/04
Deck Mounted 6 man Life raft
running back stays
Full Batten Main good condition
150 Genoa good condition
140 Genoa Excellent
Hood Sea Furl Genoa Furling
Stanging Rigging Inspected 2/2023
Running Back Stays
USCG Documented

SPECIFICATIONS:

LOA 42
Beam 13
LWL 37
Displacement 26000 lbs
Fuel 2 aluminum Tanks 190 gal total
Water 200 Gal