1997 Hallberg-Rassy 42F Boat in Friday Harbor, WA 98250 US

Accommodations

The Hallberg-Rassy 42's interior is exceptionally well suited to extended cruising, combining generous living space with the secure, practical feel expected of a Scandinavian offshore yacht. NANCY B sleeps six and features 6'7" headroom in the salon. The interior is finished in light mahogany with a matt silk finish and teak-and-holly sole. The woodwork is in excellent condition, complemented by Ultrasuede upholstery and carpeting throughout most of the boat.

The salon provides comfortable seating on both sides, with the port settee able to convert to a full-width sleeping berth. Handholds are thoughtfully positioned throughout, while abundant lockers and storage spaces make the boat well suited to extended time aboard. Nine Hella fans, LED overhead lighting, Alpenglow lighting and Webasto forced-air heat add comfort in a range of conditions.

The forward cabin features a double berth with substantial storage above and below, plus a removable infill that creates a more comfortable double berth. The forward head features a watertight shower stall, teak grating, china basin and dedicated shower drainage system.

The aft cabin offers a large double berth to starboard, with a split single berth to port, along with generous cabinet and hanging-locker storage. The aft head includes a separate shower with seat and opening ventilation window.

The galley is designed for serious cruising, with a well-insulated top-loading refrigerator, extra-deep double sink and Force 10 three-burner gimbaled stove and oven. A microwave has been removed, leaving additional space aft of the refrigerator.

The navigation area includes a spacious chart table, five drawers and dedicated storage, with convenient access to the engine room through a large rubber-sealed double door.

Mahogany interior / sleeps six

Interior carpet over teak & Holly sole (all in excellent condition)

Louvered cabinet doors

Diesel forced air heating.

Teal/beige upholstery (new in 2021)

Green berber carpet over teak and holly play floors

LED overhead lighting

Alpenglow lighting

Extensive interior storage spaces

(9) Hella fans

Removable security bars for hatches

Hull and Deck

The deck, toerail, cockpit seats, cockpit sole and side trim are finished in high-quality teak, with teak handrails running the full length of the superstructure. The teak deck was recaulked and sanded in 2024.

A substantial stem fitting incorporates an integrated anchor roller for the 66-lb Spade anchor, backed by 375 feet of 3/8" BBB chain and a 1,000-watt electric windlass. Additional ground tackle includes a 60-lb CQR and Danforth anchor, along with a custom anchor bridle system with Mantus anchor hook.

Deck hardware is substantial throughout, with strong cleats forward, aft and amidships, double lifelines, Lewmar self-tailing winches (the primaries are electric), adjustable genoa leads and well-positioned genoa and mainsheet tracks. The cockpit and lazarettes provide generous storage, including dedicated propane storage and ample room for cruising gear and spares.

The cockpit is protected by a substantial hard dodger with opening front window. At the stern, a custom stainless-steel arch and davit system carry the solar panels, wind generator and radar. A Monitor windvane is mounted on the transom and can be removed when not required.

Stainless steel bow roller

Lofrans Electric windlass with up and down buttons at bow and wireless remote control

66 lb Spade anchor with 375' of 3/8" BBB Chain

Spare 60 lb CQR Anchor

Spare Danforth Anchor

Custom anchor bridal system with Mantis Anchors hook

Stainless steel bow pulpit

Dual 1X19 Lifelines with side and stern gates

Stern pulpit with custom stainless steel rail running forward to lifeline gates

Seldon removable bow sprit for asymmetric spinnaker

Teak cap rails finished bare on top of substantial boll work

Stainless steel "Granny" pulpits at mast

Teak grab rails on cabin top

(2) Lewmar 40 self tailing winches mounted on mast

(2) Lewmar 58 electric self tailing primary winches

(2) Lewmar 40 winches for mainsheet and preventers

(1) Lewmar 30 self tailing winch in aft area of cockpit

Adjustable genoa and staysail leads

(2) Marinco Phone & TV plugs

Rub rail on hull with brass strip

(4) Lewmar opening overhead hatches

(12) Lewmar opening portlights

(4) Dorade vents

(2) Solar vents (one for each head)

Custom clear plastic drop boards at companionway

Original teak drop boards at for companionway

Drop boards with screens for companionway

Hard dodger with opening front window

Propane locker with room for two bottles on starboard side.

Large lazarette in cockpit starboard side

Large aft lazarette

Custom stainless arch & davits by Tanner Mfg with solar panels, wind generator and radar pole (2012)

Monitor windvane on transom - swing gate model (2010)

Emergency rudder for windvane

Windvane is removable for when not at sea

Dickenson Sea-B-Que BBQ (2016)

Lifesling in hard valise with canvas cover mounted on transom

Fresh water washdown w/quick release at transom

Solimar steering binnacle

Custom cup holder @ binnacle

Cockpit table with opening leafs for seating up to 4 people

All below waterline through hulls replaced in 2018

Electronics and Navigation

NANCY B has an extensive electronics package designed with offshore cruising in mind. The cockpit navigation suite includes a Raymarine HybridTouch E-125 radar/chartplotter display, 24-inch 4 kW Raymarine radome, Raymarine autopilot and S100 remote. Additional Raymarine displays are located at the companionway and in the aft cabin, with dedicated wind and multifunction displays.

Communication equipment includes a Standard Horizon VHF with RAM microphone at the helm, Icom handheld VHF, Icom M710 SSB with Pactor modem, insulated backstay antenna and an Iridium Extreme satellite phone with dedicated station handset. AIS transponder provides additional offshore situational awareness.

A Toshiba laptop with Nobeltec navigation software is located at the navigation station, along with a Wi-Fi antenna.

Raymarine Hybrid Touch E-125 radar/chart plotter display in cockpit

24" 4kw Raymarine radome on stainless arch

Raymarine autopilot head at companionway

Raymarine Type 2 linear autopilot drive (there is a spare drive aboard as well)

Raymarine S100 Autopilot remote

Raymarine tiller autopilot for Monitor wind vane (2010)

(2) Raymarine multi displays at companionway

Raymarine ST-70 wind display at companionway

Raymarine Close hauled wind display at companionway

Raymarine ST-70 multi display in aft cabin

AIS Transponder

Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF

Standard Horizon RAM mic in cockpit for VHF radio

Icom AD 95 handheld VHF

Icom M710 SSB

Pactor SSB Modem

SSB insulated antenna on backstay

Iridium Extreme Satphone w/data

Iridium Sat phone station handset

Suunto binnacle compass

Lacross technology thermometer for engine compartment at companionway

Toshiba Laptop PC with Nobeltec software at nav station

Wifi antenna

Kenwood KDC 322 Sirius ready stereo w/cd player

Kenwood 320 watt amplifier

Kenwood 10 disc CD changer

(2) cockpit speakers for stereo

Vizio 1080P 24" flat screen in salon

Panasonic blue ray DVD Player

HP Officejet 100 mobile printer

Electrical Systems

NANCY B has been outfitted for extended periods away from shore power. The electrical system incorporates 120V AC and 12V DC service, a Mastervolt Mass Combi 100-amp charger and 2,500-watt inverter, Mastervolt control system and a separate 700-watt inverter.

The renewable energy system includes two 140-watt and two 305-watt solar panels for a total of 890 watts, controlled by an Outback FlexMax controller, along with a Super Wind wind generator.

The house battery bank was replaced in 2026 with six Lifeline 105 Ah batteries for a total capacity of 630 Ah. A dedicated Lifeline starting battery provides separate engine starting capacity. Balmar and Cruising Equipment battery monitoring systems provide information on the boat's electrical state.

120volt AC/12 volt DC systems

Blue Sea breakers for AC side of panel

Smart Plug 120V plug in

Balmar Smart gauge monitor (2014)

Cruising equipment E-meter battery monitor

Mastervolt Mass combi 12v at 100 amp charger and 2500 watt inverter (2012)

Mastervolt inverter charger control

West Marine 700 watt stand along inverter

Mase I.S. 2.5 2500 watt generator (hours unknown)

Super Wind, wind generator at arch

(2) 140 Watt solar Panels (2015) and (2) 305 Watt Solar panels (2015) - 890 watts total

Outback Flex Max solar power controller (2015)

(6) Lifeline 105 amp hour, 630 ah total house batteries (2026)

(1) Lifeline start battery

Mechanical Systems

NANCY B is powered by a Volvo Penta D2-75 75-horsepower diesel auxiliary installed in 2003, with 3,944 hours. The transmission was rebuilt in 2018, new turbocharger in 2024, water pump, sea water hoses and valve adjustment in 2026. Propulsion is through a three-blade Max-Prop with a Spurs rope cutter and PYI dripless shaft seal. A spare fixed propeller is also aboard.

Fuel management has been upgraded with a Filter Boss Commander F60 dual-Racor system with built-in fuel polishing pump. An electric oil-change pump and engine blower add convenience for maintenance and operation.

A bow thruster assists with close-quarters maneuvering.

The Spectra Newport 400 watermaker produces approximately 19 gallons per hour and is currently pickled. A spare Clark pump is also included. The boat has pressure hot and cold water, engine- and AC-heated hot water, diesel forced-air heat, keel-cooled refrigeration and freezer systems, and two Jabsco manual heads.

Volvo Penta D2-75, 75 hp auxiliary marine engine installed in 2003 (3944 hours),

Direct drive transmission (rebuilt 2024)

Turbocharger rebuilt 2024

Water pump replaced 2026

3 blade Max Prop feathering propeller

Spurs rope cutter at prop (2012)

Spare fixed prop

PYI Dripless shaft seal

Filter Boss commander F60 - Dual Racor fuel system with built in pump for fuel polishing (2016)

Electric oil change pump with built in tan

Engine blower

Bow thruster

Spectra Newport 400, 17 GPH watermaker (2026), currently pickled 8/10/26

Spare Clark pump for watermaker (rebuilt 2013)

H/C pressure water system - 120 volt & engine heated

Forced air diesel heater

Force 10 three burner stove/oven

(2) 10 lb propane cylinders (2016)

Xintex S-2A propane/fume detector and control system

Vintrifrigo keel cooled DC refrigeration (2014)

Vintrifrigo keel cooled DC freezer (2014)

Danfoss refrigerator and freezer compressors (2014)

Electric bilge pump

Electric emergency bilge pump

Manual bilge pump

(2) Jabsco manual heads

Rigging and Sails

The Hallberg-Rassy 42 rig is particularly well suited to manageable offshore sailing, and NANCY B has been thoughtfully equipped for versatility and redundancy.

The Seldén double-spreader mast features in-mast furling and there is a whisker pole and removable bow sprit for an asymmetrical spinnaker. A removable inner stay and running backstays were installed in 2012. The mast was removed and inspected by Port Townsend Rigging in 2012, at which time the standing and running rigging were replaced.

The sail inventory includes high end offshore cruising sails built by Port Townsend Sails that were cleaned and serviced with new UV covers installed in 2023. Additional sails include a Port Townsend asymmetrical cruising spinnaker in an ATN sleeve, staysail, storm staysail and storm trysail. Spare and older Elvstrom main and genoa sails are also included.

Selden double spreader in mast furling mast

Selden Whisker pole mounted on mast

Selden removable bow sprit for use with asymmetrical spinnaker

Removable inner stay (2012)

Running backstays (2012)

Mast removed & inspected by Port Townsend rigging (2012)

Standing rigging replaced 2012 by Port Townsend rigging

Running rigging replaced 2012 by Port Townsend rigging

Shaeffer 3100 roller furler on headstay

Seldon rodkicker rigid boom vang

Adjustable backstay

(4) Spinlock sheet stoppers mounted on mast

(1) Lewmar sheet stopper mounted on mast

(1) Lewmar sheet stopper mounted at main traveler

Adjustable genoa and staysail leads

Lewmar mainsail traveler

Port Townsend Sails 9.77 oz Dacron in mast furling mainsail (2011, very good condition)

Port Townsend Sails 9.77 oz Dacron 125% Roller furling genoa with reefing pad (2011, very good condition)

Port Townsend Sails 1.5 oz Asymmetric cruising spinnaker in ATN sleeve (2010, very good condition)

Port Townsend Sails staysail in deck bag

Port Townsend Sails storm staysail (2012, like new

Port Townsend Sails storm tri-sail (2012, like new)

Spare jib

Spare/older Elvstrom genoa

Spare/older Elvstrom mainsail

Safety and Miscellaneous

Sea Safe Pro-Light 6 man life raft (new in 2015, out of certification)

Ditch bag

McMurdo Plus EPIRB 406 GPS enabled (battery expired 7/2022)

2nd ditch bag

Sirius signal SOS A-1001 Night visual distress signal (electric flare!)

Great White 12 volt spot light

Gale rider storm drogue

350' of ¾" warp for drogue

Jacklines in new condition

SOS Danbouy 33 throwable emergency pole

Lifesling in hard valise with canvas cover mounted on transom

Lifesling block and tackle - for water rescue

Custom ships boarding ladder

AB 9' aluminum RIB Dinghy (2012)

Dinghy wheels (removable)

Honda 9.9 hp 4 stroke electric start outboard engine with cover and lift strap (2021)

Iverson full enclosure/bimini with removable side windows (2012)

Forward and aft sun shade from Shade Tree (2014)

Mesh side curtains can be swapped out for windows on the full enclosure

Bottom Sider cushions for cockpit

(2) West Marine Down-The Hatch ventilator wind scoops

Screens for hatches that sit on top of hatches

Davis weather station

ATN mast Climber

Canvas boom tent

Food saver vacuum packer

Tremendous amount of spares including spare zincs for all areas that need anode