42' Beneteau First 42
$ 79,000
Listing No. 6596
*Pilar*
Is a stunning 1984 Beneteau First 42
Designer: German Frers, world renowned for the beauty and functionality of their designs.
Owned by an avid and life long sailor, this boat has been cared for extensively by a diligent owner with little expenses spared.
WVYC boat for the last 20 years.
LOA: 43’8”” beam 13’.2” draft 8’.6” Displacement 18,600 lbs
Tall rig spec
I – 55’.44” J- 16’.73” P-49’.21” E-14’.59”
Sails and equipment
1 Quantum Dacron 135% genoa with UV cover on a Furlex headsail furler
Sail is in good condition, removed and stored every winter – approx. 2010
1 Quantum Dacron fully battened mainsail. Same vintage as genoa, also removed and stored for winter
North – mainsail cover
1 North Asymmetrical Spinnaker, slightly used in new condition
1 Pryde kevlar 120 jib in good condition
1 Hood Spectra Blade in good condition
1-Spinnaker pole stored on deck
All sail sheets and mast halyards are Kevlar other than the mainsail sheet which is braid
Winches
2X Lewmar 55 3 speed; 2X Lewmar 42 2 speed, 3X Lewmar 40 2 speed, 2X Lewmar 40 2 speed self tailing, 1X Lewmar 43 2 speed self tailing, 1X Lewmar 28 (2) speed delf tailing
Seldon boom vang (Rod Kicker)
Isomat mast and boom
Engine: 2007 Yanmar 4JHE – 54 HP serial number EO4341
Digital engine hour meter quite working at 1000 hours best estimate of total engine hours is 2000+-
Transmission: Kanaski KM35P serial number 06338 Ratio 2.36:1
Fuel Filter: Racor R24T
Propeller 19’ 3 blade feathering Max -Prop on a 1.1/4” stainless shaft
PSS propeller shaft seal
Tanks
2 water approx 60 gallons eack
1 fuel approximately 40 gallons, fuel sensor gauge gets its power from the depth sounder breaker switch on the panel
1 hot water – 10 gallons from 120 power or engine.
Batteries
House
4 X C-Power HTD6-210 (210amp/hrs @ 20hr rating) located under forward bunk
Starter
2 X group 27
Galley:
Cooking: Force 10 propane 3 burner stove with oven
Nova Kool Fridge dc only
Propane solenoid switch (powered through light breaker on panel)
Vapour detector power when solenoid switch is on
Propane locker, aft port cockpit locker, vented overboard, tank gauge and shut off access through inspection hatch in cockpit
Ship Heat: Wabasto 3500 ST forced air diesel
2 – Heads fore and aft
2 manual Jabsco ITT – rear head is plumbed to a new never used holding tank with both deck pump out and macerator overboard discharge
Anchor winch is a electric Quick
Anchor Rode main is 200’ 5/16” chain, 150’ rope attached to a 20 kg Bruce on the bow
Secondary rode is stored under rear 1/4 berth 50’ chain, 200’ rope, extra anchor is a Danforth 35 lbs in starboard anchor locker at bow
Sailing instruments at Brooks and Gatehouse but need to be replaced
GPS is a Standard Horizon CP300
Depth Sounder is a Garmin 300
3 compasses
VHF – Standard Horizons Matrix AIS + VHF radio
VHF handheld Cobra HH 350
Litton Cospar/sarsat EPIRB registeted to Pilar ( battery is due for replacement
5 fire extinguishers / 6 life jackets in locker forward of the forward bunk / Flares in side locker of settee
Bottom painted, zincs changed May 2026
Engine fuel (engine and racor)
/ oil filters and oil change in June 2026
Engine has been routinely professional serviced
Boat speed under power
Cruises around 7.3 knots at 2600 rpm
Burns 3.85 litres per hour at that rpm/speed
Pilar should impress – this is plenty of boat for the dollar.