1995 Catalina 42 mark 1
$134,000
Boat in Luperon DO
Built in 1995
42 mark 1
1 Engine (Yanmar)
41.7 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
The beautifully updated Catalina offers the perfect balance of proven offshore capability, comfortable liveaboard cruising, and thoughtful modern upgrades. Having spent over two decades in fresh water before being extensively refit for full-time cruising, this vessel stands apart with minimal corrosion, exceptional care, and an impressive list of upgrades completed between 2022 and 2026. From the Bahamas to the Dominican Republic, she has been actively cruised and refined by experienced liveaboard owners who spared no expense preparing her for extended offshore adventures.
Below decks, the spacious two-cabin layout delivers remarkable comfort and livability with 6'8" headroom, warm finishes, and excellent storage throughout. The port-side galley is exceptionally practical and sea friendly, featuring upgraded Formica countertops, enlarged folding prep space, extensive pantry storage, and a large stainless-steel sink with integrated cutting board and drying rack. Refrigeration and freezer systems were completely upgraded with CoolBlue components, enhanced insulation, and modern monitoring systems for efficient long-term cruising. Comfort aboard is further enhanced with a Mabru 17,000 BTU marine air conditioning and heating system, hot water tank, portable washing machine, and a SeaWater Pro 40 GPH watermaker.
Electronics and power systems have been comprehensively modernized for reliable offshore cruising and comfortable off-grid living. Highlights include a new Garmin GPSMAP 8612xsv chartplotter installed in 2026, Garmin AIS transceiver, radar, autopilot, masthead wind instruments, dual-station VHF communication, and Starlink connectivity. The vessel is exceptionally well-equipped electrically with 660Ah of Victron lithium batteries, 1000 watts of solar, five Victron SmartSolar controllers, Cerbo GX monitoring, Victron MultiPlus inverter/charger, upgraded Balmar charging system, Fischer Panda generator, and Honda backup generator.
On deck, the boat is configured for safe and efficient shorthanded sailing with upgraded running rigging systems, self-tailing winches, Mack Sails mainsail and 130% genoa (2022), whisker pole, cockpit line handling upgrades, and a recent rigging inspection completed in May 2026. The cockpit is comfortable and protected with a Wavestopper hard dodger, full Sunbrella enclosure, cockpit cushions, shade surrounds, stern perch seating, and thoughtful cruising additions throughout.
Ground tackle and safety equipment are equally impressive, including a Rocna 25kg anchor with 248 feet of G4 chain, secondary Bruce anchor setup, AIS transceiver, EPIRB, jacklines, inflatable harness lifejackets, safety tethers, ditch bag, and multiple backup systems throughout the vessel.
Powered by a reliable Yanmar 50HP diesel engine paired with a fixed three-blade bronze propeller, this Catalina has proven herself as an efficient and capable passagemaker while remaining exceptionally comfortable at anchor or dockside.
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a fully outfitted, extensively upgraded cruising yacht that is actively cruising and ready for her next adventure immediately.
Accommodation
Two cabin / two head owner’s layout with a practical and sea-friendly port-side galley. Excellent storage throughout including a large pantry, secondary pantry, cookware storage below the cooktop, upper cabinetry, basket-style storage, and a folding additional countertop for expanded workspace. The enlarged galley countertops and upgraded storage solutions make this layout exceptionally comfortable for extended cruising or liveaboard use. Headroom throughout measures approximately 6’8”.
Interior Comforts and Amenities
• Refrigerator, top-loading, upgraded with CoolBlue components including compressor/condensing system, fin/tube holding plate with expansion valve, and high/low-pressure copper tube set:
• 1/4” high-pressure liquid refrigerant supply line
• 3/8” low-pressure gas refrigerant return line
• Installed January 2024 with 5-year warranty
• Countertop wireless dual fridge/freezer temperature reader
• Separate top-loading CoolBlue freezer with dual cooling plates (December 2024)
• Enlarged folding countertop with new Formica countertops (December 2024)
• Froth-Pak spray foam insulation added beneath and around refrigerator and freezer compartments (January 2025)
• New refrigerator and freezer doors, hardware, and additional insulation (December 2024)
• (2) magnetic knife bars installed on pantry door (March 2022)
• Small pantry with spice rack, shelving, and upper dry goods storage
• Upper cabinet sliding doors with grasscloth-style coverings
• Large deep single-basin stainless steel sink with sliding cutting board and stainless drying rack (December 2024)
• Restaurant-style faucet (December 2024)
• (3)-burner propane cooktop (December 2024)
• Propane shutoff at cockpit bottle locker and electrical panel breaker shutoff in salon
• (2) 11 lb propane tanks
• French press coffee maker
• Stove-top coffee maker
• Microwave (March 2022)
• Under-sink trash storage
• All galley lighting replaced (March 2022)
• Cookware storage below cooktop
• Large pantry with (4) pull-out drawers and additional provision storage
• SeaWater Pro watermaker located in starboard cockpit lazarette, rated at 40 GPH
• Comfee portable washing machine, 0.9 cu. ft.
• 11-gallon hot water tank located behind engine
• Mabru 17,000 BTU marine air conditioner/heater (2024)
Electronics and Navigation
• Garmin VHF radio at chart desk (2023)
• Garmin GHS 11i wired cockpit VHF handset (January 2024)
• Garmin GPSMAP 8612xsv chartplotter (May 2026)
• Garmin AIS transceiver (March 2022)
• Garmin 18” radar, purchased May 2022 and installed January 2023
• Garmin GHP 12 autopilot with Class A drive unit (May 2024)
• Garmin masthead wind transducer (March 2022)
• Depth transducer
• Speed wheel transducer
• GPS speed
• Roam Starlink system (November 2022)
• 24” Smart TV (March 2022)
• Sound bar (March 2022)
• EPIRB
Electrical Systems
• Victron MultiPlus-II 12V 3000VA 120A inverter/charger (February 2022)
• (2) Victron Lithium 330Ah house batteries (February 2022)
• (5) Victron MPPT 75 SmartSolar charge controllers
• (4) installed February 2022
• (1) installed December 2024
• Cerbo GX monitoring system
• BMS with DC-to-DC charger
• 1000 watts solar array
• Balmar XT-Series 12V 170A marine alternator
• Balmar MC-618 voltage regulator (January 2023)
• West Marine AGM start battery (March 2022)
• Additional AGM start battery (2022)
• Fischer Panda 4kW generator with sound shield in port lazarette
• Honda 2200 backup generator (January 2023)
• Windlass replaced December 2022
• Shore power cords with Smart Plugs added March 2022
Deck and Hull Equipment
Topside
• Walkthrough transom with swim platform
• Large sturdy swim ladder
• Transom shower
• Additional stern cleats for dinghy tie-up
• Outboard lifting davit
• Inner and outer jib car tracks
• Movable port and starboard outer jib car cleats (2022)
• Movable port jib car clutch for headsail furler
• Rocna 25kg primary anchor
• 248’ galvanized G4 5/16” anchor chain
• Bruce 20kg secondary anchor with:
• 150’ rode
• Additional 150’ rode line
• Danforth dinghy anchor with:
• 5’ chain
• 30’ rode
• (3) stern-mounted fishing rod holders
• Rail-mounted fish cleaning board
• Gusher Titan manual bilge pump (March 2022)
• Solar vents with integrated lights and fans (2022)
• Mainsheet system hardware replaced (2023)
• Whisker pole with mast-mounted storage car (2022)
• Mainsheet clutch added to mast (February 2022)
• Mast-mounted winch added (February 2022)
• LED anchor light (May 2026)
• Lifelines replaced (November 2024)
• Replaced anchor windlass motor (February 2022)
• Makita 36V angle drill with winch bit, batteries, and charger for sail handling and dinghy lifting (2023)
Additional Deck Equipment
• Bow anchor rollers
• Bimini top
• Side curtains
• Full deck awning
• Dodger/sprayhood
• Cockpit awning
• (4) cockpit cushions
• Folding starboard cockpit table
• Extensive dock lines
• (4) Taylor Made fenders with covers
• (2) oversized inflatable fenders
• Bow pulpit and rails
• LED navigation lights
• Deck washdown system
Helm Station and Cockpit
• Stainless steel helm pedestal upgraded February 2022
• NavPod system for chartplotter (February 2022)
• Garmin autopilot display head (February 2022)
• Compass
• Garmin wired VHF handset (January 2024)
• (2) Lewmar 40 self-tailing cockpit winches
• (2) Lewmar 20 self-tailing cockpit winches
• (6) cockpit clutches replaced January 2024
• (2) Easy Seas folding winch handles
• (2) standard winch handles
• Wavestopper hardtop dodger
• Cruising Concepts 3/4 cockpit doors (March 2022)
• Original teak cockpit slats with Sunbrella storage in aft cabin
• Sunbrella cockpit cushions (October 2022)
• Sunbrella bimini and dodger with isinglass (March 2022)
• Sunbrella side panels (March 2025)
• Phifertex Plus cockpit shade surround (February 2025)
• Stern perch seats with Sunbrella backrest cushions
• Outboard motor mount (March 2022)
• Rail-mounted fish cleaning board (March 2024)
• Blue LED strip lighting around bimini
Sails and Rigging
Mast and Rigging:
• Keel-stepped mast
• Isomat aluminum mast and boom
• Harken self-tailing mast winch added February 2022
• Mainsheet clutch added to mast February 2022
• Rigging inspection completed May 2026
Sails:
• 130% headsail with foam luff and matching charcoal Sunbrella UV cover by Mack Sails (February 2022)
• Loose-footed mainsail with three reefs by Mack Sails (February 2022)
• Makita 36V angle drill with winch bit for sail handling and dinghy lifting
Mechanical Equipment
• Yanmar 50HP 1995 inboard diesel engine
• Three-blade fixed bronze propeller
• Engine runs excellent
• Generator runs excellent
• Whale manual pump installed March 2022 at swim platform
• (2) electric bilge pumps
• High water alarm added within the last three years
• (3) fire extinguishers
• Galley fire blanket
• Emergency tiller stored under salon
Safety Equipment
• Garmin AIS 650 transmit/receive (2022)
• Garmin VHF with wired cockpit handset (2024)
• Type IV horseshoe buoy
• EPIRB registered through November 14, 2027
• Orion floating electronic SOS beacon
• Ditch bag with flares, mirror, whistle, and beacon
• Jacklines
• (2) ORC specification double safety tethers
• (2) ORC specification single safety tethers
• (6) automatic inflatable life jackets with harnesses
• (2) neoprene life vests
Engine Info
• Yanmar 50HP 1995 inboard diesel
• Three-blade fixed bronze propeller
Dinghy Info
• Highfield
• HIN: HFM15365E021
• Mercury 9.9HP outboard
Tankage
• Freshwater capacity: 104 gallons
• Fuel capacity: 38 gallons
• Holding tank capacity: 30 gallons
Tank Details
• (3) freshwater tanks:
• (1) 50-gallon tank beneath Pullman berth
• (2) 27-gallon tanks beneath salon settees
• 11-gallon hot water tank behind engine
• 38-gallon diesel tank beneath aft cabin berth
• (4) 5-gallon diesel jerry cans on deck
• (2) 5-gallon gasoline jerry cans on deck
• (2) 11 lb propane tanks
Owners Comments and Boat History
This vessel was originally purchased by a doctor in North Carolina who owned her for four years and regularly cruised the Bahamas based on his log books. The second owner moved the boat to Lake Texoma, the freshwater lake bordering Oklahoma and Texas, where she remained for approximately twenty years. The third owner also kept the vessel on Lake Texoma before selling her after two years while learning to sail.
We purchased the boat in November 2021 and had her transported to Seabrook, Texas where we updated and prepared her for offshore cruising. In May 2022, we departed Texas and began full-time liveaboard cruising through the Gulf Coast, East Coast of Florida, and the Bahamas, returning annually to Titusville for bottom work and upgrades. In 2025, we sailed her to the Dominican Republic.
As lifelong boaters with experience owning both motor yachts and sailing yachts, this has been one of the most comfortable vessels we have owned. She is easy to sail, comfortable to live aboard, and turns heads everywhere we go. The two-cabin Catalina layout offers tremendous living space, and the years spent in freshwater greatly minimized corrosion. We also updated the vessel’s styling by changing the traditional Catalina blue accents to modern gray tones with updated pinstriping and detailing, giving her a unique and refreshed appearance.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/26 | Initial price | $134,000 |
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Customers often praise the 1995 Catalina 42 Mark 1 for its solid construction and performance on the water
Many owners highlight the boat’s spacious interior and well-designed layout, making it an ideal choice for both weekend cruising and extended voyages. The versatile sailing capability, combined with the stability and ease of handling, is frequently noted as a significant advantage, especially for those new to sailing. Sailors appreciate the large cockpit and the thoughtful placement of controls, which enhance the sailing experience. The Catalina 42 Mark 1’s reputation for reliability and low maintenance requirements also earns positive feedback. Additionally, many comments emphasize the ample storage space and comfortable sleeping arrangements below deck, making it a favorite among families and cruising couples. Overall, customer reviews reflect a strong sense of satisfaction with the Catalina 42 Mark 1 as a well-rounded sailing vessel that balances comfort, performance, and value.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
Pros
Spacious Interior: The Catalina 42 Mark 1 boasts a well-designed interior, providing ample living space for extended cruising or weekend getaways. With a two or three-cabin layout, it can comfortably accommodate families or a group of friends.
Solid Construction: Known for its rugged build, the 1995 Catalina 42 features a robust fiberglass hull and a strong keel design, ensuring durability and stability in various sailing conditions.
Sailing Performance: This model offers good performance under sail, with a balanced design and a responsive helm. It’s suitable for both experienced sailors and those new to cruising.
Versatile Deck Layout: The deck layout is user-friendly, with easy access to all necessary controls, making it manageable for a small crew. The large cockpit is also great for socializing or relaxing.
Good Storage: Ample storage options throughout the boat allow for efficient organization of supplies, gear, and personal items, enhancing the cruising experience.
Cons
Older Technology: Being a 1995 model, some onboard technology and systems may not meet current standards. Upgrading navigation or electrical systems might be necessary for enhanced functionality.
Maintenance Needs: As with any older vessel, the Catalina 42 will require regular maintenance and potential repairs, particularly on older components such as the engine, rigging, and sails.
Weight: While the solid construction is a plus for durability, it can also result in a heavier boat that may not perform as well in light winds compared to more modern, lightweight models.
Limited Headroom: Although the interior is spacious, some users may find headroom in certain areas to be limited, which could be a consideration for taller individuals.
Less Performance-Oriented: While the Catalina 42 Mark 1 is a capable cruiser, it may not appeal to those seeking a high-performance racing yacht, as it prioritizes comfort over speed.
Made For
The 1995 Catalina 42 Mark 1 is an ideal choice for sailing enthusiasts who seek a balance of performance, comfort, and versatility. This vessel is perfect for: 1. Cruising Aficionados: With its spacious interior and well-thought-out layout, the Catalina 42 Mark 1 is designed for extended cruising. It offers ample living space and amenities that make long voyages enjoyable. 2. Families: The catamaran's generous space can comfortably accommodate families, making it a great option for those looking to spend quality time on the water, whether for weekend getaways or longer trips. 3. Experienced Sailors: The Catalina 42 Mark 1 is well-regarded for its sailing performance. Its responsive handling and stability make it suitable for sailors who appreciate the thrill of the wind and waves. 4. First-Time Buyers: With its solid reputation for reliability and ease of use, the Catalina 42 Mark 1 can be a fantastic introduction for newcomers to the sailing world, providing both safety and a comforting environment to learn. 5. Liveaboards: Its layout features comfortable quarters, a functional galley, and ample storage, making it suitable for those considering a life aboard or extended periods living at sea. Overall, the 1995 Catalina 42 Mark 1 caters to a diverse audience, from seasoned mariners to those seeking leisurely days on the water, all while providing a vessel that’s designed to meet various lifestyle needs.
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