1986 Whitby 42 Ketch

This boat has had an extensive list (CALL BROKER) of additional upgrades and improvements that make it by far a Whitby unlike any other and an outstanding opportunity to own a boat that has years of service and value at this price. CALL THE LISTING BROKER FOR MORE DETAILS. 

Boat configuration
•    Center cockpit cutter rigged ketch
•    Extended bowsprit with cutter rig 
•    Removable deck-tacked staysail forestay
•    Displacement: 23,500 lbs designed, but about 30,000 lbs fully loaded
•    Rudder enlarged on back edge and at bottom per designer (Ted Brewer) and completely rebuilt and reinforced (2012)
•    Two sleeping cabins, 
•    two heads, 
•    main salon, 
•    galley, 
•    workbench, 
•    nav station
•    Salon has very large folding table, additional table on starboard dropping down from wine rack, 
•    L-shaped settee on port with 2 swiveling captain’s chairs on starboard
•    Teak and holly sole throughout interior

Engine room and Propulsion
•    Volvo MD-30 (60 Hp) 4 cyl. Diesel engine with approx. 3100 hours
•    Westerbeke 4.4 Kw Diesel generator with approx 1660 hours
•    MaxProp (18”) 3 blade feathering propeller
•    PSS Shaft Seal (Stuffing Box) 
•    Driveline Shaft Saver installed 
•    “Fire – Boy” Halon automatic fire extinguisher in engine room
•    Refrigeration compressor and pump – Grunert 110v AC
•    Webasto FCF series 16000 Btu heating & air conditioning (ducted to all cabins) (new 2019)
•    Dual Racors – type 500FG selectable with polishing system
•    Fuel tanks – 60 gallon each port and starboard, (90 gallon keel tank disabled)
•    Fuel line selector for intake and return fuel lines
•    “Hynautic” steering – Edson tiller arm rebuilt (2021), hydraulic pump rebuilt (2023)

 

Sails and Rigging
•    Main – fully battened two reef points with Dutchman Flaking System
•    Genoa – 127% roller furled (new 2005)
•    Mizzen – fully battened with lazy jacks
•    Spinnaker – cruising asymmetrical, deck tacked, dousing sock
•    Mizzen staysail – reaching sail, mizzen boom tack
•    All sails in good condition

 

Cockpit Canvas
•    Complete dodger and bimini enclosure, new bimini windows (2021), new dodger windows (2024)
•    S&S 2” closed cell foam (non-absorbing) cockpit cushions

 

 

Cockpit and Helm Station
•    Port lazerette opens to engine room and contains Webasto FCF – air cond/heater.
•    Insulated lazerette under helm seat which can be used as ice chest.
•    Teak covered cockpit seating
•    Winches: all refurbished in 2024
o    2 Lewmar #55 2-speed self-tailing winches for Jib sheets (one on port side of cockpit and one on starboard side of cockpit)
o    2 Lewmar #43 2-speed self-tailing winches (one on port side of cockpit and one on starboard side of cockpit) The Harken Cruising II roller furling control line brought to starboard side Lewmar #43 winch with running blocks and ratchet block on aft end
o    1 Lewmar #30 2-speed self-tailing winch on starboard side of main mast to handle Main sheet.
o    1 Lewmar #20 2-speed self-tailing winch on port side aft deck of cockpit to handle Mizzen sheet.
•    “Ritchie” binnacle compass (backlit red with running or masthead lights on)
•    Engine electrical controls, forward/reverse gear shift and throttle controls
•    Engine warning lights, water temp and oil pressure gauges
•    Fuel tank gauge and switches for port and starboard fuel tanks
•    Halon fire extinguisher indicator light
•    Electronics: NEW IN 2024
o    B&G Zeus S 9” chartplotter 
o    Two B&G Triton2 multifunction displays 
o    B&G DST810 thru hull for boat speed, depth and water temperature 
o    B&G WS310 masthead wind sensor 
o    B&G ZG100 GPS antenna 
o    B&G NAC-3 Autopilot computer (purchased but not yet installed)
o    B&G Triton2 Autopilot control keypad 
o    B&G Precision 9 Compass 
o    B&G RF25N Rudder Feedback Unit 
o    NMEA2000 backbone network to connect all B&G electronics 
•    VHF radio – CommandMIC (dual with nav station)
•    Icom Ic-802 SSB radio (installed except for antenna which was not replaced on back stays when standing rigging was replaced)
•    Companion way (fore and aft) sliding covers and louvered drop slides (2) as well as full screens (2) and clear Plexiglas (2)

 

Foredeck

•    Bowsprit extension – (stainless & teak) supported by ¾” stainless bobstay (teak and starboard chain guard.
•    Inner forestay for staysail (deck tacked and removable with Highfield lever)
•    Harken Cruising II roller furler 
•    Maxwell windlass with foot control switch (rebuilt 2018, new motor brushes 2023)
•    Anchor 45# Manson supreme on bow mount with 150 ft 3/8” BBB chain in anchor locker below
•    Anchor 45# Bruce as alternative, with 150 ft 3-strand nylon rode
•    Forespar whisker pole stowed on mast
•    Two Mobri S-2 radar reflectors on shrouds at spreaders
•    Deck light (LED)mounted on main mast spreaders
•    Bomar opening hatches (2) with smoked glass covers
•    Easily removable locking security bars in all top hatches
•    Dorade boxes (2) with air scoops

 

Aft deck
•    Starboard lazerette storage for dock lines (4) and fenders
•    Port lazerette for propane tanks (2), propane regulator, and fuel cans
•    Outboard engine storage mount by Edson on aft rail
•    Swim ladder with extension by “Tops in Quality” on stern
•    Deck light mounted on mizzen mast spreaders
•    Dorade box with air scoop Aft

 

Water and plumbing system
•    12 gallon hot water tank – heated by engine or 110 v. power (new 2018)
•    Jabsco water pump with additional accumulator 
•    40 gallon waste holding tank – overboard outlets (locked) for head discharge
•    Jabsco Macerator pump for discharge of holding tank in safe sea zones (offshore)
•    Deck plate access for holding tank pump out 
•    Two 110-gallon water tanks beneath cabin sole in salon (cleaned in 2024)
•    One 70-gallon water bow tank bow in V-berth
•    Head flush water selectable valve for fresh or salt water
•    Deck wash with selectable valve for fresh or salt water
•    Shower sump pumps (2) for showers in fore and aft heads
•    Airhead composting toilet in aft stateroom.
•    Jabsco marine toilet in forward head (new 2024) seawater or freshwater flush.
•    Raritan 1-1/2” Sani/Flex waste hose from forward head to holding tank (new 2024)

Electrical System
•    House battery – 2 (with room for 2 more) heavy duty 6volt golf cart batteries in series (batteries new 2020)
•    Engine starting battery 2 (new 2024)
•    Generator starting battery (Gp 24) eng room 
•    Windlass battery (Gp 24) in anchor locker with 100 A. breaker (new 2024)
•    GoPro 3000 watt inverter
•    Promariner ProNautic 10-60P 3-bank, 60 A. programmable battery charger powered by 110 v. (generator or shore power)
•    160 A alternator on engine for charging with Volvo diesel
•    Two 30 A. shore power receptacles on aft cabin starboard
•    Marinco 30 A. shore power cord and 50 A. to 30 A. splitter
•    Power cord adapter for 20 amp shore power to 30 A. connector
•    Guest battery selector switches (2) – house/engine/both & generator – on off
•    AC 110 v. electrical outlets (8) throughout the boat
•    DC 12 v. receptacle over workbench

 

Galley

•    Three burner propane stove and oven (Hillerange) – with gimble lock and security strap
•    Propane safety valve control
•    Microwave oven -110 volt, 1000watt (Whirlpool)
•    Grunert Versamatic freezer and refrigerator compressor (rebuilt 2012) Fridge has both top and side loading door
•    Freezer 15”D x 29”H x 24”W - Refrigerator 15”D x 29”H x 29”W
•    Dual stainless sinks 
•    Galley sink faucet with pull out spray hose (new 2023)
•    Filtered fresh water faucet (separate)
•    Sea water faucet with foot pump (separate)
•    Bomar opening hatch above stove

 

Main Salon

•    L-shaped settee in Sunbrella to port – becomes double berth
•    Two removable swivel chairs in Sunbrella to starboard
•    Drop-down teak dining table with leaf – built-in bookcase/pantry behind table
•    Bar with drop-down table and interior light to starboard
•    Entertainment area behind door next to bar 
•    Nav station seat in Sunbrella
•    Hanging locker forward to starboard with shelves in back of hangers
•    Wet locker at bottom of companion way stairs
•    Door access to forward head
•    Bomar overhead opening hatch in center of salon cabin
•    Salon opening portlights Newfound Metals new 2018 – port (2) & starboard (2)
•    All portlights throughout the boat replaced in 2018 with Newfound metals locking ports, with screens and tempered glass windows. 12 ports total.
•    Reading lights (Ondine) – port (1) & starboard (1) on forward wall
•    Electric fans (Sirocco II™ Fan from by Caframo)  – 1 port &1 starboard on forward wall (both new 2023)
•    Stereo speakers in forward wall of salon
•    LED track lighting and bulbs on most light fixtures
•    

Nav Station

•    VHF radio – ICOM 502 with DSC and CommandMIC remote (in cockpit)
•    Radar – Raymarine SL-72 Plus (2004) – not sure if operational
•    Data logger – Datamarine Model A181 – total miles, trip miles and reset
•    Brass barometer and clock (Trident)
•    Icom IC-802 SSB radio (antenna not connected)

 

Forward Cabin

•    V-berth with filler insert for added center support
•    Berths become sea berths with fold-up lee boards
•    Hanging locker to starboard with shelves on top and in back of hangers
•    Door to hanging locker opens to become door to main salon
•    Shelves above each berth (3 doors on each side)
•    Drawer and storage bin under each berth
•    Bomar overhead opening hatch with footstep for easy egress
•    LED Reading lights over each berth and electric fan over starboard berth
•    Door access to forward head – private access with salon door closed
•    Access to anchor locker

Aft Berth Cabin

•    Berths or queen athwartships with memory foam mattress (new 2018)
•    Private access to aft head
•    Double door hanging locker with shelf storage
•    Night stand bureau with drawers on strbd between locker and strbd berth
•    Shelves (2) with door in locker above bureau
•    Drawer and storage bin under each berth
•    Shelves above each berth (3 doors each side)
•    Reading lights over each berth (2), LED on starboard lamp
•    Companion way ladder to aft companion way with overhead slider
•    Access under berth to rudder post for emergency tiller and to hydraulic cylinder
•    Access through floor to PSS shaft seal, drive shaft, and bilge pumps

 

Safety Systems

•    Carbon monoxide detector on workbench wall across from engine room
•    Fire extinguishers (3) mounted in aft cabin, galley, and V berth
•    Personal Flotation Devices – 6 adult and 3 children
•    Bell stored behind work bench for mounting on mizzen mast
•    MOB Lalizas lifesling on aft rail (new 2024)
•    MOB horseshoe collar throw ring on aft rail

 

Entertainment
•    CD AM-FM radio Sony CDX-GT620IP (2008) with Ipod aux input with remote (needs to be replaced)
•    Stereo speakers in main salon, aft cabin, & cockpit –selectable

 

Other systems and upgrades

•    Cato davits
•    Harken Cruising II roller furler, foil, halyard, and outhaul (2013)
•    Magma barbeque grill
•    Teak toe-rail sanded and Cetol Nartural Light applied to most of it
•    Cockpit seating teak grout removed and replaced with Teakaflex
•    Masthead LED Anchor/Tricolor light (new 2024) 

•    Boat was to be bottom painted, and a few blisters were found in 2015. Entire hull below waterline was sanded, any blisters professionally repaired, and then 9 barrier coats of epoxy applied before bottom painting.  Expense was approximately $10,000.  The boat bottom is in excellent shape.   

Spares
This boat has numerous spare parts and equipment/tools that go with the boat. There are too many to list.

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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.