1972 Bristol 42 Trawler Boat in West Palm Beach, FL 33401 US
42 Trawler
2 Engines (2x Perkins)
42 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Beautifully maintained 42' Bristol Trawler located in Stuart, Florida. She spent approximately 98% of her life in freshwater and is in exceptional condition. Powered by twin 135 HP Perkins diesels, she cruises comfortably at 8-10 knots and is ideally suited for coastal cruising, the Great Loop, or extended cruising.
Her traditional double-cabin layout comfortably sleeps six and features a forward stateroom and head, spacious main salon with lower helm, and private aft captain's quarters with full head and shower.
The interior has been beautifully updated with refinished teak, new carpeting, and new curtains. She is equipped with twin reverse-cycle A/C, Westerbeke generator, full cruising electronics, a new Bimini top, and much more.
A rare opportunity to own a classic 42' Bristol Trawler in outstanding condition. Ready to cruise and enjoy!
- Pressurized Washer System
- Manual Water System
- Cabin Lighting
- V Berth Forward
- Salon
- Sink Galley
- Cabinets
- Flooring- Teak and Carpet - Updated
- Dinette
- Galley U Shaped
- Stateroom - AFT Queen Bed
- Stove/Oven - Brand- Princess 3 Burner
- Hanging Locker: One- Forward and Two Aft
- Refrigerator / Freezer - New 5 Cubic Ft
- Bathroom Sink: Forward & Aft
- Toilet - Both New - Forward & Aft
- Head Electric Overhead Discharging
- Shower- Full Size : Aft
- Windlass Locker
- Windshield - One Piece
- Windshield Wipers
- New Fenders and Lines
- Saltwater Washdown
- All New Canvas Window Covers - 2023
- Sales- Staysail
- Dockside Water System
- Anchor Locker
- Anchor Rode
- Ship Bell Raw Water Sea Strainers
- Bow Railing
- City Water Hookup
- Cleats- Fixed
- Compartment Storage
- Boat hook (2)
- Side Stanchions W/ Liftline
- Winch (power) 12V W Duel Chain Locker
- Dacron Steadying Sail with Cover
- Steering Wheel Two (2)
- Spar- Aluminum: Stepped on Deck
- Mast- Aluminum Sailboat Quality
- New Bimini Canvas 2024
- New Sail Cover 2024- Navy
- New Canvas Shade off Boom 2023 - Navy
- Anchor - Four (4) 408 Viking, 458 COP, Grapnel hook, Folding Yachtsman
- Helm Seat: Flybridge - New 2024
- Non-Skid Deck: Fiberglass - New 2023
- Windlass: Electronic
- 110V AC Outlets
- 12V DC Outlets
- Shore Power
- Shore Power Cords (4)
- Stereo
- Voltmeter
- Hour Meters
- Bridge Controls
- Circuit break Panel
- Courtesy Lights
- Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve
- Battery Switches: Two (2) Master
- Water Heater- R-12 Raritan
- Entire Steering System replaced/upgraded in 2023
- Inverter- 1200 W Heart Interface
- Generator- Westerbeck 8KW
- Battery Charger- Xantrex : 3 Stage, 40A - New in 2020
- New Lithium Batteries 2025
2023 Mechanical System upgraded..
- Bildge Blower
- Fuel Filters- All new Racor filter system 2024
- Fresh Water Cooling
- Fresh Water Dockage
- (2) 200 Gallon Fuel Tanks- Steel - Replaced in 1993
- Propellers (2) Bronze replaced in 2023
- Bilge Pump (1) Automatic and (1) Manual
- Fresh Water Tanks (3) 150 Gallons each
- Stub Shaft Stainless Steel
- Number if Engine Cylinders (6) six
- Cutlass Bearings - replaced in 2023
- New Perkins Seawater Pumps - Replaced 2023
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/26 | Initial price | $59,900 |
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| Price | $59,900 | $59,992 | $68,000 | $69,000 | $69,500 | $79,500 |
| Location | West Palm Beach | Saint Petersburg | Port Charlotte | Panama City | Stuart | Port Charlotte |
| Nominal Length | 42' | 44' | 36' | 36' | 45' | 43' |
| Draft | 4' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Perkins | Caterpillar | Ford Lehman | FORD LEHMAN | - | Lehman |
| Total Engine Power | 135 hp | 375 hp | 120 hp | 120 hp | 165 hp | 135 hp |
| Days on Market | 1 | 106 | 127 | 43 | 84 | 145 |
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