Hardy Commadore 42 for sale in Chatham United Kingdom

2011 Hardy Commodore 42 for sale in Kent.

Network Yacht Brokers Kent are extremely privileged to offer this stunning example of the well renowned Hardy Commodore 42 for sale. Built for a very discerning owner who has enjoyed many boats over the years and wanted to build a new boat without compromise!

Maintained regardless of cost and specified to the highest standards, this example of the Commodore 42 enjoyed a mini refit in 2022 by Fox's in Ipswich including new 6mm teak decks, upgraded Raymarine Navigation Suite and full maintenance works.

Benefitting from the most desirable Caterpillar engines, "Tomboy III" will cruise comfortably at 22 knots and can achieve a top speed in the region of 27 knots. This example really needs to be seen to appreciate the time and effort that went into her build and viewing is highly recommended.

Please call our Kent – Chatham Office+for further information or to arrange a viewing.

This example of the Hardy Commodore 42 offers comfortable accommodation for 4 guests. When entering in the interior you are greeted by a spacious saloon with the lower helm area located at the forward section. The helm benefits from twin helm seats located on the port side with a large dash encompassing the engine controls and Raymarine navigation suite. There is an overhead panel that houses all the system controls when underway and the engine instrumentation computers. To starboard there is a well-designed Chart area which has an opening panel allowing extra light into the galley when not using the chart area.
Behind the chart area a section of the u-shaped saloon seating lifts to provide a clever double navigation seat for use whilst underway.

Forward of the helm area steps lead down to the comprehensive galley which spans across the full beam of the boat with the main galley on the Starboard side and the smaller workstation and fitted fridge and freezer on the port side. The galley is well considered and fitted out with premium equipment for all your culinary needs when aboard. There is a set of twin stainless steel sinks countersunk into the luxury Corian worktops and plenty of storage available.

Moving forward you enter the Guest cabin which provides twin berths in the format of a V-Shaped bed, to port there is a wardrobe with shelving and a clever chart storage area above, to starboard is the guest ensuite / day heads comprising of Shower, Techma Toilet system and wash hand basin with hot and cold water and storage below.

Moving aft of the saloon you enter the Master bedroom suite with a comfortable double bed located off centre and plenty of storage around the outside of the room. The forward bulkhead houses a wardrobe compartment and a recess to house the flatscreen TV.

To Starboard, there is a dressing table and entrance to the ensuite. The ensuite benefits from a walk-in shower with a seat, wash hand basin with hot and cold-water set-in Corian countertops and a Techma toilet system.

The interior is finished with classic and stylish wood cabinetry throughout, champagne vinyl headlining’s, Alcantara saloon seating and the overall look is complimented with an array of soft furnishings, curtains and ocean-air blinds in the Saloon.

The external area benefits from generous side decks to provide a full walkaround experience, aft deck with seating and storage, flybridge with upper helm and plenty of seating / storage and a large bathing platform for easy access to the sea for all your water-based activities.

Deck Equipment

• Stainless steel anchor with 60 metres chain
• Anchor windlass – hydraulic
• Bathing platform
• Bathing ladder
• Hot & cold transom shower
• Outboard motor bracket
• Stainless steel fender baskets
• Custom made bow cleats in stainless steel
• Ensign staff
• 8 x Warps
• 8 x fenders
• Upgraded cover set for flybridge and windows (New 2022)
• Aft deck floodlight
• Centre aft deck locker
• Aft deck backrest cushions

Navigation Equipment

• Hydraulic folding radar arch with upgraded hydraulic hoses
• Raymarine Axiom Pro 16 RVX multi-function display x 4 (2 at each helm)
• Raymarine 4kW 48 inch HD digital open array radar scanner
• Raymarine ST70 Autopilot control (1 at each helm station)
• Raymarine SPX-30 Autopilot system with type 1 hydraulic pump
• Raymarine ST70 colour displays
• Raymarine arm anemometer transducer
• Raymarine speed/depth/temp transducer
• Raymarine Cam 100 mast mounted camera
• Raymarine Ray 240E DSC/VHF with remote station
• Raymarine AIS receiver linked to plotters
• Raymarine Raystar 125GPS
• Raymarine Sea talk Backbone NG backbone kit
• Plastimo compass (1 at each helm station)
• Horn

Keel/Hull

• Full displacement hull.

History & Construction

Blending elegant looks, enhanced systems engineering and luxurious accommodation, the Hardy 42, designed by Andrew Wolstenholme, has long been the serious cruiser’s choice and offers a smooth ride at more than 25 knots, even in adverse weather conditions.

Hardy Commadore 42 has white GRP hull and decks with non-slip surfaces. It has a teak deck, Wheel steering, Stainless steel stanchions, pulpit. Glass windscreen, bathing platform. Wide, safe, walkaround decks with a generously proportioned aft deck and flybridge provide plenty of outdoor living space for relaxing and taking in the view

Mechanical Systems

Propelling this Hardy Commadore 42 are twin 450HP Caterpillar C7 diesel engines with Twin Disc electronic engine controls, paired with a shaft driven fixed propeller the approximately engine hours are unknown. These engines are supplied by two stainless steel 850L fuel tanks 1,700 litre fuel tank split to 2 x 850 litre stainless steel tanks.

Electrical Systems

9 x 12-volt batteries, creating a 24 - Volt system (4 x engine + 4 x Domestic + 1 Generator batteries) charging from the engine alternator and via 240v Victron Skylla 80-amp battery charger when connected shore power. The Hardy Commodore also benefits from a 240 - Volt ring main and a Victron Inverter & Fisher Panda AGT Generator 4kW that supplies the oven, hob, microwave, immersion heater, TV & 240 – volt sockets.