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This 2004 Beneteau Oceanis 42CC is a rare find among center-cockpit cruisers—blending comfort, performance, and smart upgrades into a turnkey cruising package. With its shoal draft keel that is rarely seen on a 42cc, this yacht opens up anchorages that are off-limits to deeper-keeled boats, while still delivering capable offshore handling.
The thoughtful two-cabin, two-head layout makes the Oceanis 42cc ideal for couples cruising with guests or family. The owner’s suite aft features a centerline queen birth, ample storage, and a private ensuite with a separate shower, while the forward guest cabin offers its own head and comfortable V-berth. This layout provides privacy and flexibility whether you’re living aboard full-time or just out for a long passage with friends.
This boat has seen serious miles under her keel—cruising extensively from Maine to the eastern Caribbean, the Dry Tortugas, Bermuda, and the Bahamas—yet she’s clearly been cared for and continually upgraded. The recently remodeled galley brings the feel of a modern home to sea, with custom Corian countertops, a convection oven, and an induction cooktop. New salon cushions and a memory foam mattress add comfort, while the air conditioner and washing machine allow life at sea to be just as convenient as life on land—but with better views.
Systems aboard are equally impressive. With 600Ah of BattleBorn lithium batteries, over 1,000 watts of solar, and a high-output alternator, you can confidently cruise off-grid without worrying about power. The recently updated Spectra watermaker, Starlink internet, new Mantus 65lb anchor, and new sails make this boat ready to sail to beautiful remote anchorages—which is where it has spent most of it’s time in the last 6 years.
This boat has been doing serious cruising and is ready to keep going. Whether you’re planning to head offshore, explore the ICW, or live aboard in comfort, this Oceanis 42CC is set up for self-sufficiency in remote anchorages without sacrificing creature comforts.
Electrical
- 600ah Battleborn Lithium batteries (2021)
- 1060w solar
- 100ah AGM starter battery
- Arco A275 High-Output Alternator (2024)
- Wakespeed 500 Regulator (2024)
- Victron BMV-712 Smart monitor
- Victron MPPT 100/50 solar controler (2x)
- Victron Orion DC-DC charger to charge starter battery
- 30amp shore power connection
- Generac 2000w generator
Electronics & Instruments
- Raymarine A70 chart plotter
- Raymarine ST60+ wind, depth, speed
- Raymarine ST60+ autopilot
- Raymarine Radome radar
- Vesper XB 8000 AIS transceiver
- Standard Horizon GX2000 VHF
- Standard Horizon HX890 handheld VHF
Propulsion
- Yanmar 4JH3E 56hp diesel engine (2700 hours)
- 3-blade MaxProp feathering prop
- Vetus Bow Thruster
Sails & Rigging
- Z-Spars In-Mast Furler
- Furling main sail (new in 2024)
- Furling 115 headsail (new in 2024)
- Code 0 on a continuous line furler (serviced and new sun cover in 2025)
- Spare main and jib
Deck & Equipment
- Mantus 65lb cruising anchor (new 2024)
- 250 ft. 3/8th BBB galvanized anchor chain (new 2021)
- Muir Windlass (new 2021)
- Fortress secondary anchor (new 2024)
- Powered winch on cabin top
- Forespar whisker pole mounted on mast
- Magma grill plumbed to inboard propane tank
- Atlantic Towers (SCH 80 Mark 2) with solar, starlink mounts, and dinghy davits (new 2024)
- Lewmar hatches x 5 (new lenses in 2024)
Water Systems
- Spectra Catalina 340c 12v water maker (new membrane and feed pump in 2024)
- 75gal forward water tank, 20gal aft water tank
- 40psi Jabsco fresh water pump (new in 2025)
- Fresh water shower at the transom
- Salt water washdown
Galley
- Custom Corian countertops and cupboards (2023)
- Delta touch faucet (2023)
- Induction Cooktop and convection oven/air fryer (2023)
- Frigoboat refrigerator (2023)
- Whynter 34qt AC/DC portable refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
- Salt water foot pump
Creature Comforts
- 16000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioner/heater with soft start
- Custom mattress with memory foam
- Daewoo Mini Washing machine (2022)
- New cushions in salon (2024)
- Starlink
- Peplink MAX Transit Duo Pro Mobile Router
- Full enclosure with eisenglass and screens (2020)
- 32” LCD Tv with sound bar
Other notable upgrades
- Replaced all seacocks and sanitation lines (2023)
- Stripped bottom, new barrier coat (2023)
- Replaced standing rigging (2019)
Specs
- Designer
- Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot)
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Associations
- ?
- # Built
- ?
- Hull
- Monohull
- Keel
- Wing
- Rudder
- Spade
- Construction
- FG
Dimensions
- Length Overall
- 43′ 4″ / 13.2 m
- Waterline Length
- 41′ 9″ / 12.7 m
- Beam
- 12′ 9″ / 3.9 m
- Draft
- 4′ 9″ / 1.5 m
- Displacement
- 19,750 lb / 8,958 kg
- Ballast
- 5,560 lb / 2,522 kg
Rig and Sails
- Type
- Cutter
- Reported Sail Area
- 956′² / 88.8 m²
- Total Sail Area
- ?
Mainsail
- Sail Area
- 439′² / 40.8 m²
- P
- 41′ 8″ / 12.7 m
- E
- 18′ 11″ / 5.8 m
- Air Draft
- 52′ 11″ / 16.1 m
Foresail
- Sail Area
- 517′² / 48 m²
- I
- 54′ 0″ / 16.5 m
- J
- 14′ 4″ / 4.4 m
- Forestay Length
- ?
Auxilary Power
- Make
- Yanmar
- Model
- 4JH3E
- HP
- 56
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Fuel Capacity
- 63 gal / 238 l
- Engine Hours
- 2700
Accomodations
- Water Capacity
- 95 gal / 360 l
- Holding Tank Capacity
- ?
- Headroom
- ?
- Cabins
- 2
Calculations
- Hull Speed
-
12.0 kn
Classic: 8.66 kn
Hull Speed
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Formula
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
- Sail Area/Displacement
-
20.9
>20: high performance
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
Formula
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3
- SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D: Displacement in pounds.
- Ballast/Displacement
-
28.1
<40: less stiff, less powerful
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Formula
Ballast / Displacement * 100
- Displacement/Length
-
120.8
100-200: light
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
Formula
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- Comfort Ratio
-
24.0
20-30: coastal cruiser
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Formula
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- Capsize Screening
-
1.9
<2.0: better suited for ocean passages
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
Formula
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
Notes
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