Chris-Craft 42' Catalina 42
"Just Great III"
Looking for a spacious and well-maintained cruiser with a proven design? This 1985 Chris-Craft Catalina 42 is ready for its next adventure. With extensive upgrades over the years, including rebuilt engines, fresh Awlgrip paint, new cockpit and flybridge Eisenglass enclosure and more!
Highlights & Features
A fresh coat of Awlgrip paint was applied to the topsides and hull less then 10 years ago, rebuilt Crusader 454s, new Eisenglass enclosures and more!
Overview
The Chris-Craft 42 Catalina is known for its spacious layout, solid construction, and comfortable cruising capabilities. This 1985 model has been well maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, making it a fantastic choice for liveaboards and weekend cruisers alike. With its twin rebuilt Crusader 454 engines, smooth ride, and practical two-stateroom, two-head layout, the Catalina 42 offers both reliability and comfort on the water. Modern upgrades like synthetic teak decking, updated electric heads, and a fully enclosed flybridge enhance its appeal, while the timeless Chris-Craft design ensures lasting value.
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Power and Performance
This Chris- Craft is powered by twin Crusader 454 engines, both professionally rebuilt by a machine shop. Both engines are running great and allow the boat to cruise at around 16kts with a top speed over 20kt.
- Port engine: Rebuilt at 3,200 hours
- Starboard engine: Rebuilt at 2,600 hours
Spacious and Comfortable Interior
Inside, you'll find an inviting space designed for comfort and entertainment.
- Cruisair heating and A/C that runs of shore power and Kohler Generator for comfort anywhere you go
- Expansive salon with a reclining couch and 55" Samsung flatscreen TV
- Full galley
- Samsung full size refrigerator and freezer
- Galley Maid 3- burner electric stove
- Samsung microwave
- Deep double sink
- U- shaped settee for dining
- Private aft cabin with queen size bed, full bathroom, desk area, closets and plenty of storage
- Forward Stateroom with double bed, full bathroom, and storage
Outdoor Living
- Flybridge with Ensenglass enclosure for extended seasons and staying comfortable and dry in any weather
- New soft synthetic teak deck for comfort and less maintenance
- Integrated swim platform for enjoying water sports, and making it easy to get on and off at the dock
- Large flybridge with enough space for lounging
- Anchor wash down
Upgrades and Electrical Systems
- Charles battery charger responsible for starting battery and generator battery
- ProMariner ProSport charger responsible for house bank
- New house battery recently installed
- Electric windlass
- Hull sprayed with Awlgrip in 2015 and topsides done in 2018
- Stainless steel fuel tanks were drained and scrubbed in 2022
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