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1977 Tanton 42
$32,000
Boat in San Diego, CA 92107 US
42
1 Engine (Yanmar)
42 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Stock #448537
Video of this vessel available at www.popsells.com/view/448537
Reason for selling is "No longer used".
ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!
Custom built 1977 Tanton sailboat, A great Bluewater cruiser, racer, or live-aboard
No Reasonable Offer Refused... JUST ASK!!
It's time to stop dreaming and start living - You always talked about casting off and sailing along coastal waters or bluewater cruising.
This 1977 Tanton 42, a custom-designed, sloop rigged, Bluewater racer/cruiser. She is powered with a 50 HP diesel inboard engine, full displacement, round bottom, deep, fin keel, reverse transom design, and fiberglass-reinforced plastic construction, with cockpit helm.
Built-in 1977 with a below deck interior that is well laid out and functional for local or long-distance cruising.
Below deck, the main cabin includes a large and well laid out galley on port and large center chart table and nav-station on starboard. for easy access from the helm or adjacent dinette.
Forward is a quick setup for dinette-style seating and converts to bunks for the crew.
Aft quarters are two spacious berths. Several organized lockers with ample storage for gear and sails.
Roomy head with shower located mid-ship, starboard.
The engine room is easily accessible below the center chart table.
Two (2) Conermex 330-watt solar panels with Epever MPPT solar controller. Wind generator three (3) blade Unknown make and wattage.
While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.
If you're in the Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, or Carlsbad areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other cruising sailboat options we have locally that may meet your needs.
You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this vessel today.
Video of this vessel available at www.popsells.com/view/448537
Reason for selling is "No longer used".
ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!
Custom built 1977 Tanton sailboat, A great Bluewater cruiser, racer, or live-aboard
No Reasonable Offer Refused... JUST ASK!!
It's time to stop dreaming and start living - You always talked about casting off and sailing along coastal waters or bluewater cruising.
This 1977 Tanton 42, a custom-designed, sloop rigged, Bluewater racer/cruiser. She is powered with a 50 HP diesel inboard engine, full displacement, round bottom, deep, fin keel, reverse transom design, and fiberglass-reinforced plastic construction, with cockpit helm.
Built-in 1977 with a below deck interior that is well laid out and functional for local or long-distance cruising.
Below deck, the main cabin includes a large and well laid out galley on port and large center chart table and nav-station on starboard. for easy access from the helm or adjacent dinette.
Forward is a quick setup for dinette-style seating and converts to bunks for the crew.
Aft quarters are two spacious berths. Several organized lockers with ample storage for gear and sails.
Roomy head with shower located mid-ship, starboard.
The engine room is easily accessible below the center chart table.
Two (2) Conermex 330-watt solar panels with Epever MPPT solar controller. Wind generator three (3) blade Unknown make and wattage.
While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.
If you're in the Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, or Carlsbad areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other cruising sailboat options we have locally that may meet your needs.
You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this vessel today.
Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
42ft
Length at Waterline
35ft
Beam
13ft
Displacement
241860lb
Dry Weight
23000lb
Fresh Water Tanks
75gal
Fuel Tanks
75gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
fin-keel
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
4JH2E
Total Power
50hp
Engine Type
Inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Material
bronze
Anchor
✓
Anchor Locker
✓
Anchor Rode
✓
Bow Rail
✓
Cleats Fixed
✓
Cockpit Seating
✓
Dinghy Lift
✓
Isinglass
✓
Propane Tanks
✓
Sea Cocks
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Transom Closed
✓
Windlass
✓
Cabin Lighting
✓
Cabinets
✓
Freezer
✓
Hanging Locker
✓
Head
✓
Ice Box
✓
Refrigerator
✓
Salon
✓
Sink Galley
✓
Stove / Oven
✓
V Berth
✓
12 V Dc Outlets
✓
Ac Electric Panel
✓
Battery Switch
✓
Circuit Breaker Panel
✓
Courtesy Lights
✓
Gfi Outlets
✓
Oil Pressure Gauge
✓
Shore Power
✓
Solar Panel
✓
Stereo
✓
Tachometer
✓
Volt Meter
✓
Water Temp Gauge
✓
Backstay
✓
Blocks
✓
Boom
✓
Boom Vang
✓
Forestay
✓
Lifelines
✓
Mast
✓
Rigging Hardware
✓
Running Rigging
✓
Sloop Rig
✓
Spinnaker Pole
✓
Standing Rigging
✓
Traveler
✓
Winches Manual
✓
Dodger
✓
Downhaul
✓
Main Sail
✓
Roller Furling Jib
✓
Bilge Blower
✓
Bilge Pump
✓
Engine Alarms
✓
Rudder
✓
Throttle/shift: Mech
✓
Water Tanks
✓
Autopilot
✓
Compass
✓
Gps / Plotter
✓
Gps Antenna
✓
Masthead Light:
✓
Navigation Lights
✓
Radar Dome
✓
Vhf
✓
Vhf Antenna
✓
Engine Kill Switch
✓
Grab Rails
✓
Propane Storage Locker
✓
Bottom Paint Antifouling
✓
Radar Arch
✓
Tagline
Custom built 1977 Tanton sailboat, A great Bluewater cruiser, racer, or live-aboard
Condition detail
The weather deck has small areas of small gelcoat nicks and chipping, spider cracking, and small cosmetic blemishes. The hull and deck are oxidized and need buffing and polishing.
The date of the last rigging survey is unknown.
Selling reason
No longer used
Storage
Status
In water at marina slip
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/26 | Price decreased | $32,000(-22.2%) |
| 7/9/25 | Initial price | $41,150 |
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