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1990 Able 42 Custom Yacht

$275,000

Used

Boat in Mystic, CT 06355 US

builtBuilt in 1990
Year the boat was built
model

42 Custom Yacht

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Yanmar)

Engine type and count
length

42 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
THIS BEAUTIFUL SAILBOAT IS A MUST SEE!! Blue Skies is a graceful and unique sailboat. This elegant Raised Salon is a comfortable cruising design with forward facing windows located at normal eye height for a 'picture-window' view of the surroundings. Built by the world class craftsmen at Able Marine in Mount Desert Island Maine and exceptionally well designed by the renowned Chuck Paine, Blue Skies can be handled easily from the comfort of her Raised Salon and forward facing Navigation Station or enjoy her balanced helm from the superb T-shaped aft cockpit. Blue Skies has benefited from a caring owners who have made extensive upgrades to the vessel over the years, least of which include; Leisure Furl boom, standing rigging, furling mainsail & genoa, Bimini, dodger, bow thruster, electronics, etc.. This boat is about the experience, and she is perfect for the sailor looking for a classic beauty, seaworthiness, simplicity and amenities. The moment you step aboard you will know you're on a very special yacht. This boat is located at Fort Rachel Marina in Mystic, CT. Please "Bring Offers" Thank you.
Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
42ft
Length at Waterline
32.67ft
Beam
12.67ft
Max Draft
5.17ft
Displacement
22000lb
Ballast
7980lb
Fresh Water Tanks
112gal
Fuel Tanks
62gal
Holding Tanks
27gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
4JHE
Total Power
44hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2000
Drive Type
direct
Engine & Performance
Engine & Performance:
  • Yanmar 4JHE, 44 hp diesel engine (Serial #03548)
  • Estimated engine lifespan: 9,000–12,000 hours
  • Max RPM: 3600; optimal cruising RPM: 2700
Fuel Burn Rate:
  • 1.5 gallons/hour at 2700 RPM (approx. 6 nautical miles per gallon)
  • 1 gallon/hour at 2100 RPM
  • Use FPPF Marine Formula for fuel treatment
  • Engine oil: Rotella T 15/40 (oil can be added via both yellow caps)
Fuel & Water Systems
Fuel & Water Systems:
  • Fuel priming: remove T-handle, fill unit with fuel, coat gasket, replace T-handle hand-tight
  • Fuel filter operation:
  • Point down = both off
  • Left off = bow-pointing
  • Right off = stern-pointing
  • Fuel filters to be replaced every 500 hours
  • To drain water from fuel: collect and observe until fuel appears, then reprime
Fuel Tanks:
  • Tank 1 (forward): 67 gallons (water)
  • Tank 2 (bilge): 34 gallons
  • Tank 3 (port): 39 gallons
  • Tank 4 (port fuel): 79 gallons (60 gallons usable)
  • Water tank vents into bilge
  • Isotemp 4-gallon water heater
Electrical & Electronics
Electrical & Electronics:
  • Bolmar 120A alternator
  • AC unit: 7,000 BTU; draws 4.2 amps, 44 amp-hours per hour, 550W max draw
  • Panel includes: radio, E-80, autopilot, SR 100
  • Radio Call Sign: WDE9958 (“Whiskey Delta Echo”)
Deck & Rigging
Deck & Rigging:
  • Leisurefurl system: 87° angle
  • Deck washdown pump fed from raw water manifold in forward head
  • Anchor light: 360° white
Upgrades & Refits
Upgrades & Refits:
2008 Annapolis: 
  • Two Air Conditioning units plan and Install
  • All Ducting and Grills / Vents
  • Magnum Inverter installed with fusing and monitor (house and start or either*)
  • (9) Main Salon windows removed and re-bed clear “bullet proof” Lexan             Re-Chromed Dorades
  • Installed Vetus bow thruster with touch panel (reduce forward water tank size), gel coat tube thruster Refit battery cable as required-gel coat floor beam notching
  • Bow Washdown installed
  • Stern rails and Bow rails extended for seating (stanchion type plate thru hull)
  • New bronze strainers for air conditioning
  • Navigation upgrade Refit radar box to accommodate
  • Lights - Main salon ceiling and gallery lighting installed with “night-red” adjustable
  • Radar GPS antenna installed
  • Install reinforce engine battery door and tie down box
  • Groco deck wash kit installed
  • E-80 Ray Marine multi-function system
  • High powered Alternator installed                                                                                  
2009 Winter:
  • Cape Fear River • Bennett Brothers Yachts – Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Strip and varnish eyebrows, hatches toe rails, rub rails
  • Remove rudder, removed shaft, install new shaft
  • Cutlass Bearing replaced
  • Shaft Seal replaced
  • Bilge pump(s) redesigned - independent floats and House draw
  • All steering cable and sheaves reset / replace
  • Prop line shaft cutter installed
  • Fuel gauge on LP Gas
  • Zincs replaced
  • Interior varnish redone
  • Propane box re-glassed
  • Battery box and lockdown security

2010 Fort Rachel Marina – Mystic, Connecticut
  • Replaced (2) heads and lines

2011 2012 Dodsons Boat Yard – Stonington, CT (inside shed heated): 
  • Regular maintenance

?2013 Dodsons Boat Yard Winter:
  • VHF radio on helm new AIS Doc side electronics

2014 Hall Spars Standing Rig Report-shroud set rod turnbuckles back stay wire $5,000

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2015 Dodson Boat Yard Indoor Winter storage inside 2014/2015:
  • Installed outboard motor lift
  • Main Sheet Halyard and sail
  • Re-varnish toe rail and rub rail
  • Replaced all sink and head hoses
  • Life Raft Installed self-inflating in stern locker – Ditch bag
  • Re-fit Amsteel running backs
  • Lifelines replaced

All Halyards removed 2009-2021 for the Winter

2016 Dodson Boat Yard Indoor Winter storage 2016/2017:
  • Rod rigging replaced
  • Magnum Meter Monitor reset
  • Keel- ground to lead re-glassed
  • Seacocks all serviced
  • Disassembled windless and serviced

2017 Dodson Boat Yard Indoor Winter storage 2016/2017:
  • Kay Electronics Portsmouth, RI solar panel install sockets

2018:
  • Keel- leading edge down to lead ballast re-toque interior keel bolts barrier coat

2019:
  • New genoa Bimini dodger and new frames
  • 36” diameter re-leathered wheel with Dodger rails grab
  • New connector with Dodger Bimini

2020-2021 Fort Rachel Marina – Mystic, Connecticut:
  • New Starter installed rewired
  • Engine Exhaust Elbow Heat exchanger sand blast (New starter and wiring)
  • Remove mast wiring harness and electronic components
  • Mast Electrical Wiring Harness entire harness remade
  • Mast Lights – new and hardware (tricolor anchor, mast head deck, VHF antenna)
  • Install lifeline battery house and start
  • Engine hoses- All replaced
  • Max Prop re-build service
  • Fly wheel sensor
  • Holding tank valves replaced
  • Swim Ladder Rebuilt
(All Halyards Removed and Messenger Lines Ran Outdoor Storage with Shrink Wrap/Canvas)
Deck
DECK:
  • Fiberglass deck w/Baltek end grain balsa core sandwich construction
  • Hull color is flag blue w/gold leaf cove stripe (Awlgripped 1999)
  • All bright work stripped and varnished 8 coats (2024)
  • Raised salon design with 3 large fixed Lexan ports on each side & 3 fixed forward facing ports (new salon window shades 2000)
  • Bowmar opening ports and hatches.
  • Bow & stern pulpits
  • Double lifelines w/boarding gates port & starboard.
  • Modified "T" shaped cockpit w/teak port & starboard benches & helmsman's seat
  • Removable teak cockpit grating
  • Edson pedestal steering with binnacle compass.
  • Folding teak cockpit table
Accommodations
ACCOMMODATIONS:
  • Large V-berth forward with standing headroom, bureau, cedar lockers port & starboard, stowage areas outboard & ensuite head w/shower. 
  • Main salon with raised U-shaped settee & dinette table to port
  • Spacious Nav station to starboard with forward facing seat and abundant storage.
  • Aft cabin to port w/double berth, 2 opening ports, cedar hanging locker & storage.
  • Large head to starboard with vanity, wet locker & shower.
  • Varnished cherry interior throughout
  • Ultrasuede upholstery
  • Teak framed screens for companionway & hatches
  • Teak cabin sole
  • 13" color TV in main salon and 4 Hella turbo cabin fans
Galley
GALLEY:
  • Athwartships galley forward of main salon with Formica countertops, tile backsplash, large stainless-steel sink with Seagull IV water purifier, engine driven Seafrost freezer/refrigerator, Force 10 propane stove, drawers, cabinets and lockers.
Mechanical
MECHANICAL:
  • 3 Blade Max prop
  • Yanmar 46hp diesel - serviced regularly
  • Belts and hose replaced 2016
  • Engine box insulation
  • PSS dripless shaft seal
  • Drive system (power) includes a Seatra self-aligning constant velocity joint plus a dripless shaft seal.
  • Seagull filter
Electrical
ELECTRICAL:
  • 1 gel cell deep cycle starting battery
  • 2 gel cell deep cycle house batteries
  • Pro Mariner 55 40 AMP battery charger
  • Heart interface provides 1800 watts of 10V power from house batteries &/or alternator
  • Yacht Master AC/DC master central panel with voltage & load monitor and polarity indicator
  • 110V shore power system w/breaker panel
  • 50' cord
  • Solar-powered vents
ELECTRONICS & NAVAGATION
ELECTRONICS & NAVAGATION:
  • Sailing instruments and autopilot are duplicated @ binnacle and nav station
  • Custom Nav Station w/Radar, Chartplotter and Autohelm
  • At Helm; Raytheon GPS Chartplotter w/Radar
  • Ritchie Compass
  • Raymarine Instruments (Depth, Wind, Speed & Distance)
  • Raymaine Autohelm ST6000
  • VHF radio w/Remote at helm
SAILS & RIGGING
SAILS & RIGGING:
  • Sloop rig with removable inner forestay for Staysail. Anodized Aluminum mast with double spreaders, stepped on keel.. Cockpit is laid out with lines are led aft and designed for a couple to sail her with ease, especially with the addition of electric mainsail halyard winch.
  • Anodized aluminum spar with double spreaders
  • Navtec rod rigging
  • Full batten main with Lazy Jacks
  • Removable inner staysail
  • Furlex furling system
  • Harken mainsheet traveler
  • 2 Harken mechanical backstay adjusters
  • Removable inner forestay for staysail
  • 3 Barient 2 speed winches on mast
  • 2 Barient 2 speed winches #22 on cabin top
  • 2 main #32 2 speed winches in cockpit
  • Hall quick vang
  • Masthead mounted anchor light
  • Strobe & tri-color.
  • Stainless steel Navtec rod rigging ~ complete overhaul in 2015
  • (2) Hydraulic back stays with Navtec adjuster in cockpit
  • Forespar Combination Steaming & Deck light
  • Forespar guard to protect mast deck light
  • LED Lights in Mast Head Tri-color
  • Harken shuttle blocks for reefing system in boom
  • Hall Quick Vang (line led aft)
  • Harken traveler
  • Spinnaker pole
  • Harken spinnaker pole car
  • Harken sheave for main halyard at top of mast
  • Detachable inner forestay with Hyfield lever
  • Harken headsail furling system
  • Carbauer clutches
  • (8) Winches all overhauled
  • Harken Electric winch for mainsail on coach roof ~ 2019
  • (2) Barient 32 (2) speed self-tailing primary winches on cockpit coaming
  • (3) Barient 28 (2) speed self-tailing halyard winched on coach roof
  • (2) Barient 28 (2) speed self-tailing halyard winched on mast
  • LeisureFurl Mainsail~ 2016
  • 135% Furling Genoa
  • 3.4oz Gennaker
  • Spinnaker
  • Storm staysail ~ 2005
  • Dodger (White) ~ 2016
  • Bimini (White) ~ 2016
  • Custom Covers for Hatches, Ports and large Salon windows.
  • Cockpit cushions – light blue ~ 2019
SAFETY & GROUND TACKLE
SAFETY & GROUND TACKLE:
  • Maxwell 2200 electric vertical windlass with rope and chain gypsies
  • Primary ground tackle; 45# CQR w/150' of chain plus 20' nylon snubber & Fortress anchor w/40' of chain & 150" of nylon rode
Disclaimer
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

DateEventPrice
3/21/26Initial price$275,000

Overview from around the web 1990 Able 42 Custom Yacht

Customers praise the 1990 Able 42 Custom Yacht for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design

Many highlight the spacious and comfortable interior, ideal for extended cruising or entertaining guests. The yacht's solid construction and reliable performance in various sea conditions receive consistent commendation. Owners also appreciate the customizable features that allow for a personalized boating experience. Overall, the 1990 Able 42 Custom Yacht is celebrated for its blend of elegance, durability, and functionality.

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The 1990 Able 42 Custom Yacht offers a blend of classic design and solid craftsmanship, making it a desirable choice for boating enthusiasts. Here are some of the pros and cons of this vessel:

Pros

Custom Design: As a custom yacht, the Able 42 allows for unique layouts and personalized features tailored to the owner's preferences.

Solid Construction: Built in 1990 with quality materials, this yacht boasts durability and reliable performance.

Spacious Interior: The 42-foot length provides ample living space, including comfortable cabins and a well-appointed salon.

Versatile Use: Suitable for both leisurely cruising and longer voyages, offering flexible usage options.

Timeless Aesthetic: Classic styling that remains attractive and elegant over time.

Cons

Older Model: Being a 1990 build, some systems and components may require updating or maintenance.

Fuel Efficiency: Older engines might not be as fuel-efficient compared to modern counterparts.

Technology: Lacks the latest onboard electronics and navigation systems found on newer yachts.

Maintenance Costs: Custom yachts can sometimes entail higher upkeep expenses due to specialized parts or craftsmanship.

Made For

The 1990 Able 42 Custom Yacht is designed for discerning sailors and boating enthusiasts who value a blend of classic craftsmanship and reliable performance. Ideal for those seeking a spacious and comfortable vessel for extended cruising, this yacht caters to individuals or families looking to explore coastal waters with style and confidence. Its custom features appeal to owners who appreciate personalized touches and quality construction in a timeless design.

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