Antares PDQ 42 for sale in Saint Augustine, FL United States of America

Yeya is a beautiful example of the PDQ Antares 42, which was produced for a couple years prior to being officially rebranded as the Antares 44.The PDQ Antares 42 includes all the same design features and exceptional build quality that have earned the Antares 44 a reputation as a robust bluewater cruising catamaran.The 3-cabin layout with generous master cabin and single head makes for a very comfortable liveaboard platform.The forward guest cabin is convertible between a berth or an office.Yeya has been wonderfully maintained with significant recent upgrades and modifications.Those updates include brand new Beta Marine 30hp diesel engines installed in 2023.Beta Marine engines are well known for their reliability, longevity, and ease of maintenance. If you are in the market for an Antares 44, then you are probably already aware they hold their value exceptionally well - Often selling for $100s of thousand more than comparable boats from other brands.Yeya is your opportunity to purchase an excellent example of this model at a more affordable price point. Some of Yeyas equipment highlights include: Phasor 4.5kW Generator - New in 2023 with only 400 hours! Full Navigation Electronics suite including Radar and AIS Air Conditioning throughout 2 x Webasto Diesel Heaters Spectra Cape Horn Watermaker 800ah Lifeline AGM House Battery Bank Starlink and Iridium Go! Satellite Communications Yeya is available for showings by appointment in beautiful St Augustine, FL!

Specifications

Interior
Saloon
The Salon is beautifully laid out with cherry wood throughout and expansive windows.The large open feel is ideal for comfortable living and entertaining guests.The settee is L-shaped and centered in the salon on an elevated platform to provide increased visibility.The table is designed to drop down to coffee table height or raise for dining. As you enter the salon on the right, Yeya has the popular counter with sink option which serves as an efficient coffee station or wet bar for entertaining.This area also features the large flatscreen TV.

Pass-through to galley removable sette back rest
L-shaped settee on raised platform with panoramic view and storage below
Triangular table on a manually adjustable pedestal with fold-in corners
Two reading lamps on flexible arms
Faux-leather upholstery (Reupholstered in 2022)
2 x 12v fans installed above seating area
Samsung LCD Flatscreen TV

Galley
The galley down design is well laid out to offer fantastic counter space and storage.The opening port light over the sink provides ventilation and a nice view while preparing meals.The chef still has a nice connection to the salon with the passthrough removed from the settee, offering ample socialization with guests in the salon.

Verona 4-burner Propane Stove (2022)
Verona Oven (2022)
Built-in Refrigerator (New Compressor in 2022)
Built-in Chest Freezer(New compressor in 2022)
Aplicool Chest Fridge / Freezer (adjustable) in salon
Various portable kitchen appliances
Large double basin SS sink with mixer faucet and sprayer
Manual foot pump faucet at sink
110v outlets
Large port light
ACUVA UV water purifier
Magnetic cutlery bar

Head
The head is forward on the starboard side. It has a large sink and counter area with Corian counters and large vanity mirror. Just forward is a spacious separated shower stall with an acrylic door which keeps the rest of the head completely dry.The shower fixtures are a wall mounted.

Stainless under mount sink with stainless single-lever faucet
Raritan Elegance electric marine toilet
Electric sump pump for shower

Upper and lower vanity cabinet with storage shelves

Adjustable HVAC outlet
Portlight and two overhead hatches
110VAC outlet

Master Cabin
The master cabin is located on the starboard side of the vessel and dedicated to the master with a large stateroom, dressing area and oversized head. It features the same beautiful cherry cabinetry throughout.

Queen size mattress (60″ x 80″ x 6″D)
2 large portlights
Bedside table
4 storage drawers under berth
Reading lamps
Independent HVAC control
Ample storage including hanging lockers
Large Storage area under berth
Book shelf
Large aft overhead hatches for excellent air circulation

Guest Cabins
The aft guest cabin features an athwartship queen berth.It also has generous cherrywood cabinetry and storage space.The forward guest cabin can be used as an office or berth.It has a fold away desk with bookshelf and a fold up seat.Access to the athwartship bunk is via a removable ladder.
In the port bow, forward of the guest cabin is the workshop.It is well set up with tools and storage drawers.

Mechanical

2 x Beta Marine 30hp Diesel engines New inhrs)
Drive Shafts, Cutlass bearings, etc – New in 2023
Burton 3-blade Feathering Propellors
Line cutters on shaft
2 x 120amp High Output Alternators
Phasor 4.5kW Generator New inhrs)

The engines and generator have the same Kubota block which results in interchangeable parts, filters, belts, etc.This makes maintenance considerably easier and means you dont have to source or carry numerous different types of spare parts!

Jefa driveshaft steering system
Skeg protected rudders offer extra strength and security
Rudders linked by tiller bar
UHMW polyethylene bearings

Systems

Spectra Cape Horn Watermaker (New 2019)
Air Conditioning throughout 16,000btu, 9000btu, 6000btu units
2 x 25gal Hot Water Heaters (Serviced 2023)
2 x Webasto Diesel Heaters

Electrical
Vessel wired for US power 110VAC and 12VDC

4 x LifeLine 6V AGM House Batteries – 800ah Total (2019)
Mastervolt2400w Invertor
Mastervolt Battery Charger
Solar Panels – 3 x LG 360 on arch and 2 x 50W on hard top (1180 watts Total)
All solar panels independently wired MPPT charge controllers
2 x 30amp Shore Power Outlets

Electronics

NEMA 2000 Network
Garmin 941X Chart Plotter (New still in box)
Raymarine Autopilot
Raymarine Radar
Raymarine Wind Instruments
Garmin GPS
Garmin VHF
2 x Depth Sounders Raymarine and Garmin
Starlink Satellite Dish
Iridium Go!

On Deck

Rocna 33kg Anchor with 140ft of 8mm chain
Danforth 75 Secondary Anchor with 100ft of chain
Integrated double anchor roller and chain stop
Quick 1400W electric windlass (New 2023)
Integrated bridle system
Wash down hose on foredeck for anchor chain and anchor
Built in Rain Collection system
Custom solar arch
Filet Table
Davits suitable for dinghy up to 12′ in length
Built in storage benches – propane lockers
Deck shower
Outboard mount in port stern locker

Cockpit

FRP hardtop
Full cockpit enclosure with Isinglass windshield
2 x Overhead hatches to view mainsail
Moveable step stool at helm
Bench seating in center cockpit with table
Sunbrella cockpit cushions
Double helm seat with reversible back rest- white vinyl (new 2023)
12 volt electrical panel
All lines for halyards, reefing, sheets, vang, furling and topping lift led aft to winch station with line clutches

Sails and Rigging

Neil Pryde Fully Battened Dacron Main Sail w/ 2 reefs (New 2024)
Stack pack with lazy jacks
Doyle Dacron Self-tacking Jib
Doyle Dacron Genoa
Quantum Assymetrical Spinnaker in a sock
Seldon Aluminum Mast and Boom
Folding Bow Sprit
Furlex 400s Furler
1 x Harken 48 manual winch, self tailing, 2 speed
3 x Harken 42 manual winches, self tailing, 2 speed

Dinghy
10ft Zodiac (2019) with Yamaha 15hp 4-Stroke Outboard (2023)

Safety / Extras

Automatic dry bilge system (runs on a fixed schedule)
EPIRB
Lines and Fenders
Boat hooks
Numerous Parts and Spares
Detailed Maintenance Log