2025 NauticStar 242 Offshore

The 242 Offshore provides a rugged, durable and functional platform to fish your best with numerous available upgrades. Near-shore or offshore, the 242 Offshore will give you and your angling crew the thoughtful features and amenities needed to maximize your fishing potential. From dawn 'til dusk catch the 242 Offshore in action as the most comfortable and reliable offshore fishing machine on the market.

A boat with this much versatility can really utilize and appreciate the ability to easily anchor up, and the optional integrated power windlass anchor system provides just that. The 242 features a large forward lounge seat and plush wraparound bow seating made of luxurious vinyl and includes Nano-Block Stain Protection.

Specifications

LENGTH: 23'4" / 7.11 m

BEAM: 102" / 2.6 m

MAXIMUM HP 300 HP / 224 kW

TRANSOM HEIGHT: 25" / 0.64 m

APPROXIMATE DRAFT: 20" / 0.51 m

DEADRISE @ TRANSOM 19°

DEADRISE @ ENTRY 42°

APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 4500 lbs. / 2041 kg

FUEL CAPACITY 106 gal. / 401 l

IN-CONSOLE COOLER (LIVEWELL OPTION) 15 gal. / 57 l

PORT & STARBOARD FISH BOXES: (2) 30 gal. / 114 l

COCKPIT PRESSURIZED LIVEWELL: 19 gal. / 72 l

PERSONS/TOTAL WEIGHT: 10 / 1925 lbs. / 873 kg

MAX WEIGHT CAPACITY: 2750 lbs. / 1247 k

FEATURES

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

• Stainless Steel Drink Holders - 10

• Fusion Stereo w/ 2 speakers

• Top - Fiberglass White

• Enclosed Head with LED Lighting

• Mid Ship Bolster Pads

CONSOLE & HELM

• Custom Stainless Steel Wheel w/ Power Knob

• Simrad RS20 VHF Radio

• Flush Mount Compass

• Fusion Stereo w/ 4 Speakers

CONSTRUCTION

• Wood Free Construction

• Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty

• Vinyl Ester Barrier Coat

• Fiberglass Stringer Grid System

• RTM Fiberglass Lids

• Molded Anchor Storage

• Stainless Steel Floor Drains

• Powder Coated/Fiberglass Top

• Molded Anchor Storage

• Air Assist Chine

FISHING FEATURES

• Dual Insulated Fish Boxes Fwd w/ Drain

• Stainless Steel Gunnel Rod Holders - 10

• Horizontal Gunnel Rod Holders - 3/Side

• Aft Port Livewell

• Aft Livewell Recirculation Pump - 500 GPH

• Powder Coated Rocket Launcher Rod Holder - 4

• Forward Livewell - Plumbed for Offshore

HARDWARE

• Syntec Vinyl w/ Nano-Block Stain Protection

• Raw Water Washdown

• Raw Water Transom Shower

• Transhield Shipping Wrap

• Stainless Steel Latches

• Recessed Stainless Steel Bow Rails

• Stainless Steel Rub Rail

• Stainless Steel Thru Hull Fittings

• Stainless Steel Pull-Up Cleats - 6

• Brass Shut Off Ball Valves

• Aft Livewell Aerator Pump - 800 GPH w/ Timer

• Auto Bilge Pump - 750 GPH

• Bilge Pump - 800 GPH

• Trim Tabs w/ LED Switch

• Stainless Steel Propeller

• Engine Rigging

• Stainless Steel 4-Step Ladder

MARINE GRADE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Deutsch Electrical Connectors

• 12V Acc Plug

• LED Navigation and Courtesy Lights

• Aft Livewell LED Light

• Trim Tabs w/LED Switch

• Battery Tray for 2 Batteries

ADDED OPTIONS

POWER

Yamaha - 300 Integrated Steering 25in (White)

CHROMATICS

Hull Color- Upper-Carolina

Hull Color- Lower-White

NauticStar Logo Package - Chrome

White Powder Coat

TOPS / ENCLOSURES

Top - Fiberglass - Pwdr Coat

FURNITURE / DECKING

Anti-fatigue Helm & Console Pad Kit Leaning Post - Fiberglass w/ Livewell

Quilted Upholstery - Shale Harbour

FISHING

Livewell - Plumbed For Offshore (Forward Livewell)

COMFORT

70 qt Igloo Cooler, Portable Toilet

Ski Tow Pylon - Removable

2-Battery Charger Kit - Crank/House Batteries

Fusion Stereo w/ Bluetooth & 4 speakers

Simrad RS20 VHF Radio

CONSOLE TECH

MFD Direct Gauge Package

Simrad® - NSX9 - 9" Screen w/ Blackout

Trim Tabs w/ Led Switch

HARDWARE

Windlass w/ Anchor

Discount Package