Princess 42 for sale in Ardrossan, Ardrossan, Royaume Uni United Kingdom

Years of design evolution have contributed to making the Princess 42 the definitive choice for short distance or genuine long range cruising at this size.

Space is the keynote throughout the 42, from the two comfortable cabins with their own bathrooms to the elegant saloon and practical galley.

Overview

Years of design evolution have contributed to making the Princess 42 the definitive choice for short distance or genuine long range cruising at this size.

Space is the keynote throughout the 42, from the two comfortable cabins with their own bathrooms to the elegant saloon and practical galley. The convertible settee in the saloon provides occasional berths and triple glass sliding doors open to the large teak-laid cockpit allowing plenty of room for alfresco dining. The spacious flybridge includes a generous entertaining area with refrigerated coolbox and electric grill and separate aft sunbed.

The Princess 42 combines speed and superior sea keeping with luxury, comfort and style the very essence of a fast motor yacht.

Specifications

This Princess 42 Flybridge benefits from:

• Twin 435hp Volvo D6-435 diesel engines
• Dual station bow and stern thrusters
• 9.5kW Onan generator

Interior

Interior is in stylish Serotina Cherry gloss interior wood, with cream upholstery. She also has Eberspacher D5 heating and drinking water filter system. Instrumentation includes Raymarine e125 Hybrid Touch with open array Radar.

Mechanicals Engines

• Twin Volvo D6 (435hp)
• Speed range: 30-32 knots
• Engine hours: 697
• Engines serviced: 2022
• Shaft drive to 4-bladed aquafoil propellers in nickel aluminum bronze
• Fuel and water fillers
• Engine room lighting
• Hydraulic steering system
• Lockable access hatch and ladder from cockpit to engine room
• Trim tabs with indicators
• Electronic engine and gear shift controls
• Engine room extractor fan with electronic time delay
• Dual station variable speed bow & stern thrusters with hold function
• Automatic fire extinguishers in engine room and generator space

Electrics

• 24 Volt:
• 2 x heavy-duty batteries for engine starting (both new 2021)
• 4 x heavy-duty auxiliary batteries (all new 2021)
• Engine alternators charge via blocking diodes to isolate engine start batteries from auxiliaries
• 50amp/24v float battery charger connected to auxiliary batteries
• 5-amp/24v float battery charger connected to engine starting batteries
• Remote battery master switches with control switch at main switch panel
• Circuit breakers on all circuits
• 24v to 12v voltage dropper on certain navigation and radio circuits
• 220/240 Volt:
• Shore support inlet in cockpit locker with storage for cable
• Polarity check system
• Earth leakage safety trip
• Circuit breakers on all circuits
• Power points (240v) in: owner’s suite, guest suite, galley, saloon
• ONAN 9.5kW generator
• Eberspacher D5 diesel fired central heating

Water System

• Hot and cold pressurized water system
• Hot water from shore power and engine
• Filtered drinking water system
• Electric Quietflush toilets
• Automatic bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump

Tankage

• 2x Diesel tanks: 1362 litres total
• Water Tank: 455 Litres
• Holding tank:

Flybridge

• Dual station instrument controls (see Lower Helm Position)
• Double helm seat with fore and aft adjustment
• U-shaped upholstered sofa with drinks table
• Double sunbed with cushions
• Loudspeakers linked to saloon stereo CD/radio
• Integral stairway from aft cockpit with access hatch
• Wind deflector screens
• Stainless steel handrails
• GRP radar arch
• Console and seat covers
• Matched whip aerials for VHF R/T and radio
• Refrigerated top loading cool box and wet bar with electric grill
• Bilge pump audible alarm

Lower Helm Position

• Twin helm seats with fore and aft adjustment for helmsman
• Twin windscreen wipers with blade-mounted freshwater screen wash system
• Instrument console with engine instruments and fuel gauges
• Dual station instruments and controls at Flybridge and Lower Helm Position with rudder position indicator, electronic engine controls, visual and audible engine warning system, hydraulic steering, electric anchor winch control, remote control, trim tab controls with indicators, VHF with DSC R/T with intercom to flybridge, speed and distance log, echo sounder with alarm, remote control searchlight, high speed magnetic compass, and horn button
• Windscreen demist system
• Bilge pump controls with visual pump running warnings
• 24v and 220/240v electrical control panels
• PVC sunscreens
• Riding light, helm and navigation light control switches
• 12v outlet
• Chart table with light and chart stowage
• Sliding tinted side window adjacent to helmsman
• Stowage under helm seat

Accommodation

The spacious flybridge boasts generous U-shaped seating with an integrated sunbed aft, and a large folding teak table for alfresco dining. A refrigerated coolbox is integrated into the console ahead of the twin helm seats and an optional barbecue and wet-bar can be specified for relaxed entertaining on deck.

Triple sliding glass doors link the cockpit and saloon, giving an exceptionally light and airy feel to the interior, accentuated by the huge wrap-around windows.

Inside, the sense of space is enhanced by the contemporary rectilinear furniture, comprising a U-shaped sofa and dining table and moveable 2-seater sofa which can be converted into an additional double bed for occasional guests. Light, sensuous fabrics and a lustrous wood finish lend an elegant finishing touch to the practical layout.

The lower helm provides outstanding visibility while the ergonomic and advanced instrumentation and controls ensure precise and comfortable handling and, with an increased level of standard equipment now including a bowthruster and chartplotter, simpler too.

A few steps down, the open galley is well-equipped with a choice of gas or electric hob, a large fridge-freezer and combination microwave oven together with generous storage space.

The Lower Accommodation comprises of an elegant master cabin and twin guest suite both with en-suite and ample size showers.

Finished in Serotina Cherry Gloss interior woodwork and saloon in Lario Cream upholstery and Cocoa Brown leather helm seat. Double berth infill to saloon via port side settee Loop Taupe carpet throughout.

Deck Saloon

• U-shaped sofa with dining table to starboard (converts to double berth)
• Moveable 2-seater sofa
• Stereo CD/radio with saloon and exterior speakers
• Sideboard units with glass, bottle and general stowage and drinks refrigerator
• Curtains, venetian blinds or sunscreens to all windows and doors
• Tinted opening side windows
• Overhead LED lighting
• Triple stainless-steel framed sliding doors to cockpit

Cabins

• Twin berth to starboard with en-suite converting to double berth
• Master cabin forward with en-suite
• All cabins feature opening portholes and 240v power points
• LED lights throughout

Galley

• Avonite in Cocoa Brown worktop with recessed 3-zone gas hob with flame-failure protection and cover and extractor fan
• Goodmans Combination microwave/conventional oven with grill
• Twin-bowl stainless-steel sink with mixer tap with chopping board infill
• 24V/240V fridge/freezer
• Waste disposal bin
• Overhead LED lighting
• Dedicated crockery and cutlery stowage
• General storage cupboards
• Sliding tinted window
• Teak galley floor

Bathrooms

• Both bathrooms feature electric Quietflush toilets and 240V shaver points
• Separate shower cubicles
• Bathrooms with teak flooring

Entertainment

• 32" LED slimline TV in saloon with DVD with remote control & electric raise/lower
• iPod docking station
• Kenwood CD/Radio
• Saloon drinks fridge

Inventory

• Dual station Raymarine e125 hybrid touch chart plotter with GPS
• 48" Open HD radar
• Raymarine ST60+ Depth Log at lower helm
• Raymarine ST60+ Speed Log at lower helm
• Raymarine ST60+ Tri-Data Speed / Depth / Log at upper helm
• Dual station Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot
• Dual station Simrad RS87 VHF with DSC
• AIS transponder
• Active radar reflector - dual frequency
• Engine and stern cameras

Mooring and Anchoring

• Reversible electric anchor winch with foredeck, main helm and flybridge controls and manual winch handle
• Stemhead roller with automatic anchor launch and retrieve
• Deck hatch access to chain locker
• Stainless-steel bow, stern and spring cleats
• Bow and stern fairleads
• 20kg Delta anchor with 50m chain
• Fenders (4) and warps (4)
• Boathook

Deck Gear

• Teak-laid transom platform, cockpit deck, flybridge stairway and stairs to side decks
• Stainless-steel pulpit and guard rails
• Stainless-steel coachroof and flybridge handrails
• Foredeck hatch
• Stainless-steel rubbing band with rubber insert
• Aft Deck with Upholstered seat and fender and life raft stowage space below
• Cockpit lighting
• Cockpit cover
• Stainless-steel handrails
• Gas strut assisted hatch to lazarette stowage area
• Lockable access hatch to engine room
• Overboard vented, self-draining locker for 2 gas bottles
• Transom door leading to integral bathing platform
• Remote fuel cocks located in locker
• Full-length transom bathing platform with foldaway swimming ladder, hot and cold shower, teak decking, storage compartment and dinghy storage removable chock and launching system
• Flybridge wet-bar with electric griddle and fridge
• Flybridge coolbox at helm position
• Remote control searchlight
• Hot & cold transom shower
• Bespoke outboard bracket on stern
• Teak cockpit and bathing platform
• Flybridge sunbed and cushions
• Lightweight summer covers
• Cockpit & flybridge covers
• Cockpit night covers
• Movida Metallic Beige exterior upholstery with Mocca inlay

Safety

• Automatic/manual override fire extinguishers in engine room with warning system at Flybridge and Lower Helm Position
• Hand operated fire extinguishers (3) in: owner’s suite, guest suite, galley
• Automatic electric bilge pumps (with manual override) in engine room, forward accommodation and aft lazarette (4 in all)
• High-capacity manual bilge pump with valve system and suction points in same areas
• Full set of IMCO navigation lights, Riding light, dual station remote control searchlight
• Twin electric horns
• First aid kit
• Emergency tiller
• Emergency porthole cover

General

• Clock with barometer
• Ensign staff
• Tool kit
• Owner's manual and engine manual
• Ship's document case
• Quilted bedspreads for beds in all cabins

Service History

• New - through-hull fittings (2019), shaft seals (2019) and new anodes (Feb 2022)
• Antifouled Feb 2022
• Hull and superstructure polished Feb 2022
• Engines serviced 2022

Brokers Comments

Beautifully constructed and immaculately finished, the 42 is the very essence of a modern Princess Sports Cruiser. The 42 is the smallest of the Princess flybridge range but packs the big boat feel and refinements from its larger cousins with easy, making the 42 a fantastic entry level sports cruiser flybridge.

Myra IV is presented to the market in excellent condition and ready for a new owner.

Features

• Electric head - x2
• Refrigerator
• Outboard engine brackets
• Autopilot
• Manual bilge pump
• Navigation center
• Radar
• Compass
• Microwave oven
• DVD player
• Plotter
• Electric bilge pump
• Radio
• Hot water
• Teak cockpit
• GPS
• Shore power inlet
• Cockpit cover
• Bow thruster
• CD player
• TV set
• Heating
• Cockpit shower
• VHF
• Battery charger
• Stern thruster
• Generator
• Cockpit speakers
• Log speedometer
• Swimming ladder
• Depthsounder
• Cockpit cushions