1990 Catalina 42

$79,000

Used

Boat in Seattle, WA 98109 US

builtBuilt in 1990
Year the boat was built
model

42

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Yanmar)

Engine type and count
length

42 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

--

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
41.83ft
Beam
13.83ft
Cabins
3
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
4JH BE
Total Power
44hp
Drive Type
direct
Specifications
  • Length Overall (LOA): 41 ft 10 in (not including davits and dinghy)
  • Length of Waterline (LWL): 36 ft 
  • Fin Keel Draft: 6'8"
  • Beam: 13 ft 10 in
  • Displacement: 20,500 Lbs.
  • Ballast 8,300 lbs.
  • Sail area:  797 SF  (approx.)
  • Hull Speed: approx. 8.00 kts

Tankage:

  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 46 gal 
  • Fresh Water Capacity:  131 gal 
  • Holding Tank Capacity: 30gal  Fwd.; 22g aft
  • Hot Water  - 11 Gal (new 2017)
  • LPG Tank: 10 lbs.
Accommodations

A roomy main cabin is beautifully finished with varnished teak joinery and solid woods throughout. Three private berths provide ample room for six people.   The Settee is a great gathering space for your entire party, up to eight people. The linear galley, with loads of storage, is well-equipped with a 3-burner propane stove and a large refrigerator. The Hydronic heating system promises a warm and comfortable cabin year-round!  

  • The owner's cabin features the famous Catalina double pullman berth with head and a large shower forward. Opposite the berth is a huge section of drawers and lockers 
  • Excellent natural light and ventilation from hatches and ports
  • LED lights retrofitted overhead
     LED strip lights added throughout the main cabin
  • Custom Bamboo mattresses in 2 cabins ( 2017)
  • Headroom in main cabin – 6' 8", forward cabin 6' 4" 
  • Large folding dining table, with seating for up to 8 people
  • Table can be lowered to form an additional berth 
  • Nav station: Hinged table top storage, and drawers below
  • Two stereo speakers
  • Shade and Curtains for windows
  • Refinished Teak and Holly floors (2017)
Galley
  • Stove: 2-burner stainless propane stove with oven (2019)
  • Refrigeration: Top-loading refrigerator/freezer  (new 2017)
  • Sink: Double stainless-steel sink (new 2017)
  • Ample counter space, cabinetry, and dry food storage are built into the molded countertop.
  • Custom storage above sink, spice and knife storage on bulkheads (2017)
  • Cookware, accessories and complete dining sets 
Heads
  • Sink, faucet with shower head extension
  • Two  heads – each with a holding tank
  • New manual flush toilets (2017)
  • New macerators and all waste lines  (2017)


 

Propulsion
  • Engine: Yanmar 4JH BE 
  • Power: 44 hp 
  • 4 Cylinder
  • Drive Type: Direct Drive 
  • Propeller Type: 3-Blade Bronze  (2017)
  • Hours: 4629
  • New Exhaust Elbow (2015)
  • New Insulation throughout engine room (2017)
  • Secondary Fuel Filter 
  • Engine service every 50 hours  – (June 2025)
     
     
Cockpit and Deck
  • Dodger with removable center window and side grab rails
  • Step-down boarding platform leads to a fold-down swim ladder
  • Expansive weather decks make passage forward easy and secure.
  • Electric windlass, below deck, with power-up switch
  • Bow roller 
  • Anchor with swivel, chain and rode
  • Spare anchor
  • Dodger with removable cockpit sun shade, connects to backstay
  • Halyards, mainsheet, and single-line main reefing controls are led to the cockpit and set up to be used under the dodger. 
  • Two Lewmar #54 self-tailing primary winches
  • Two Lewmar #40 self-tailing cabin top winches 
  • Winch handles
  • Binnacle with Catalina engine panel and compass
  • Engine control panel with tach, voltage, temp, hours and fuel gauge
  • Wrapped helm wheel
  • Huge starboard locker
  • Folding davits
  • Two stereo speakers
  • Fuel tank removed, cleaned and coated (2017)
  • Rope and winch handle storage with teak step
  • Single propane tank locker with two vents overboard
Electrical Systems

With AC outlets throughout, an inverter, and hydronic heat, you are set for comfort on or off the dock.   

  • 12VDC and 110VAC with comprehensive electrical panels
  • 30 amp shore power service
  • Hydronic diesel heating system with four remote fan controllers (New 2017)
  • Two lead-acid 8D batteries with battery selector switch (2017)  
  • Seaward Water Heater with new plumbing (2017)
  • Heart Inverter/Charger
  • Smoke/CO Detector
  • Bilge pumps (2017)
  • Compact Portable start battery 
  • 30Amp Power Cord
Electronics and Navigation
  • Chartplotter – Raymarine SE12  (2017)
  • AIS (2017)
  • Binnacle with compass, folding table
  • Raymarine Autopilot display unit (2017)  
  • Raymarine ST60+ Tridata
  • Raymarine ST60+ Wind
  • Raymarine Radar
  • Standard Horizon VHF radio with DSC and AIS  at Nav Station (2017)
  • Standard Horizon VHF RAM Mic at helm  (2017)
  • Portable VHF Radio with charging base
  • Stereo with speakers in the main cabin and cockpit
  • Raymarine I50 Tridata display (wind, speed, depth) at nav station (2017)
  • Ritchie 5" Compass
Sails and Rigging
  • Sails  - good condition - approx. 10 years old
  • Mainsail: Full batten mainsail with Dutchman 
  • Furling Headsail with new sun cover (2025)
  • Updated running rigging 
  • Mast:  Keel-stepped aluminum alloy mast
  • Boom: Aluminum alloy boom
  • Rigging: Double spreaders, 1x19 Shrouds
  • Boom Vang & traveler
  • Color-matched sail cover (2015)
Dinghy and Outboard
  • 8' 5" Achilles Aluminum RIB
  • Forespar Dinghy Davits installed
  • 5HP 2-stroke Yamaha Outboard 
Maintenance
    • Bottom Paint - June 2023
    • Engine service every 50 hours  – June 2025
    • Zincs – every four months – June 2025
    • Fuel Additives – June 2025
    • Hull cut and polished – 2023
Other
  • WA Registration through June 2026
  • Service and other records are available 
  • Tacoma slip may be available for sublet until April 2026
  • Never chartered or raced
     
  • Personal items such as clothing, a dehumidifier, and heaters are not included. 
     A list of items not included is available on request. 
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
10/29/25Price decreased$79,000(-11.2%)
9/26/25Price decreased$89,000(-6.3%)
8/16/25Initial price$95,000

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