• Slide: The Image of Sailboat Catalina 42 (1990) anchored in calm waters near a wooded shoreline. - 1The Image of Sailboat Catalina 42 (1990) anchored in calm waters near a wooded shoreline. - 1
  • Slide: The Image of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat cockpit with seating, steering wheel, and nautical decorations. - 2The Image of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat cockpit with seating, steering wheel, and nautical decorations. - 2
  • Slide: The Image of Cockpit of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with seating and steering wheel. - 3The Image of Cockpit of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with seating and steering wheel. - 3
  • Slide: The Image of Mast of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat against a partly cloudy sky. - 4The Image of Mast of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat against a partly cloudy sky. - 4
  • Slide: The Image of Sailboat cockpit view, Catalina 42, 1990 model, anchored near a scenic shoreline. - 5The Image of Sailboat cockpit view, Catalina 42, 1990 model, anchored near a scenic shoreline. - 5
  • Slide: The Image of Bow of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat on water with buoy nearby. - 6The Image of Bow of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat on water with buoy nearby. - 6
  • Slide: The Image of Coiled hose on 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat deck, near ropes and winch. - 7The Image of Coiled hose on 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat deck, near ropes and winch. - 7
  • Slide: The Image of Winch and ropes on a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat. - 8The Image of Winch and ropes on a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat. - 8
  • Slide: The Image of Winch on 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat deck, with ocean in background. - 9The Image of Winch on 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat deck, with ocean in background. - 9
  • Slide: The Image of Deck of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with rigging and hatch. - 10The Image of Deck of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with rigging and hatch. - 10
  • Slide: The Image of Cockpit view of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with navigation instruments and a water bottle. - 11The Image of Cockpit view of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with navigation instruments and a water bottle. - 11
  • Slide: The Image of Cockpit of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with cushioned seating and wooden flooring. - 12The Image of Cockpit of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with cushioned seating and wooden flooring. - 12
  • Slide: The Image of Cockpit of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with steering wheel and navigation equipment. - 13The Image of Cockpit of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with steering wheel and navigation equipment. - 13
  • Slide: The Image of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat on water, open hatches, scenic view. - 14The Image of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat on water, open hatches, scenic view. - 14
  • Slide: The Image of Control panel of a 1990 Catalina 42 yacht with gauges and RPM meter. - 15The Image of Control panel of a 1990 Catalina 42 yacht with gauges and RPM meter. - 15
  • Slide: The Image of Close-up of a Raymarine navigation system on a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat. - 16The Image of Close-up of a Raymarine navigation system on a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat. - 16
  • Slide: The Image of Garmin GPSmap 740 on 1990 Catalina 42 yacht dashboard. - 17The Image of Garmin GPSmap 740 on 1990 Catalina 42 yacht dashboard. - 17
  • Slide: The Image of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat on calm water, clear sky, and visible deck details. - 18The Image of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat on calm water, clear sky, and visible deck details. - 18
  • Slide: The Image of Sailboat deck of 1990 Catalina 42 on calm water, featuring open hatches and rigging. - 19The Image of Sailboat deck of 1990 Catalina 42 on calm water, featuring open hatches and rigging. - 19
  • Slide: The Image of Hobbs Quartz hour meter showing 1388.4 hours on a 1990 Catalina 42. - 20The Image of Hobbs Quartz hour meter showing 1388.4 hours on a 1990 Catalina 42. - 20
  • Slide: The Image of Wooden steps inside a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat, featuring a compact, elegant design. - 21The Image of Wooden steps inside a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat, featuring a compact, elegant design. - 21
  • Slide: The Image of Interior of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with cozy seating and nautical decor. - 22The Image of Interior of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with cozy seating and nautical decor. - 22
  • Slide: The Image of Cozy interior of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with blue cushions and nautical decor. - 23The Image of Cozy interior of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with blue cushions and nautical decor. - 23
  • Slide: The Image of Interior of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat kitchen with wood cabinetry and modern appliances. - 24The Image of Interior of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat kitchen with wood cabinetry and modern appliances. - 24
  • Slide: The Image of Catalina 42 yacht kitchen interior, 1990 model, featuring wooden cabinetry and modern appliances. - 25The Image of Catalina 42 yacht kitchen interior, 1990 model, featuring wooden cabinetry and modern appliances. - 25
  • Slide: The Image of Stereo system and control panel inside a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat cabin. - 26The Image of Stereo system and control panel inside a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat cabin. - 26
  • Slide: The Image of Marine radio equipment on a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat, featuring a Horizon Spectrum model. - 27The Image of Marine radio equipment on a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat, featuring a Horizon Spectrum model. - 27
  • Slide: The Image of Interior of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with wooden cabinetry and seating. - 28The Image of Interior of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with wooden cabinetry and seating. - 28
  • Slide: The Image of Control panel of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with various switches and communication devices. - 29The Image of Control panel of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with various switches and communication devices. - 29
  • Slide: The Image of Cozy interior of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with bed and natural light. - 30The Image of Cozy interior of 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with bed and natural light. - 30
  • Slide: The Image of Cozy cabin interior of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with a neatly made bed. - 31The Image of Cozy cabin interior of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with a neatly made bed. - 31
  • Slide: The Image of Interior of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with cozy cabin and wooden furnishings. - 32The Image of Interior of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with cozy cabin and wooden furnishings. - 32
  • Slide: The Image of Interior cabin of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with bed and wooden flooring. - 33The Image of Interior cabin of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat with bed and wooden flooring. - 33
  • Slide: The Image of 1990 Catalina 42 yacht bathroom with toilet, mirror, and wooden accents. - 34The Image of 1990 Catalina 42 yacht bathroom with toilet, mirror, and wooden accents. - 34
  • Slide: The Image of Catalina 42 yacht shower sump switch, 1990 model, mounted on a white panel. - 35The Image of Catalina 42 yacht shower sump switch, 1990 model, mounted on a white panel. - 35
  • Slide: The Image of 1990 Catalina 42 yacht bathroom with sink, mirror, and toilet. - 36The Image of 1990 Catalina 42 yacht bathroom with sink, mirror, and toilet. - 36
  • Slide: The Image of Engine compartment of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat, showcasing detailed mechanical components. - 37The Image of Engine compartment of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat, showcasing detailed mechanical components. - 37
  • Slide: The Image of Engine of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat, showcasing mechanical components and wiring. - 38The Image of Engine of a 1990 Catalina 42 sailboat, showcasing mechanical components and wiring. - 38
  • Slide: The Image of Close-up of a Catalina 42 engine plate, displaying model and specifications. - 39The Image of Close-up of a Catalina 42 engine plate, displaying model and specifications. - 39
  • Slide: The Image of Catalina 42 1990 engine compartment with a large metallic tank. - 40The Image of Catalina 42 1990 engine compartment with a large metallic tank. - 40
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1990 Catalina 42

$87,500

Used

Boat in Newburyport, MA 01950 US

builtBuilt in 1990
Year the boat was built
model

42

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (--)

Engine type and count
length

42 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

The Catalina is one of the most successful production sailing yachts in history. Catalina founder/designer Frank Butler has been quoted as saying that the company's goal is to provide its customers with "as much boat for the money as we can." Powered by a 54 hp Yanmar 4JH2E with 1,372 hrs, a fully battened Ulman Mainsail (w cover), and an Ulman roller furling Genoa. QUATRE AMIS delivers reliable performance for your offshore adventures. She is equipped with a Garmin GPS/Map 740 Chartplotter, an Autohelm depthsounder, and autopilot, a Raymarine Pathfinder SL70 radar, a Horizon VHF, a Ritchie compass, a Blipper radar reflector on the mast, a Windtrak wind indicator, and a Jensen MCD 5110 stereo with 4 cockpit speakers. Below decks she has the classic 3 cabin Catalina 42 interior layout with 2 heads w/showers and plenty of storage. The Main Salon is spacious with plenty of headroom and features a large dinette with newer cushions, a nav station and a Galley with a stainless steel sink, a Seaward Princess 3 burner, gimballed propane stove w/oven, a Seaward Princess microwave, and a large ice box. Back on deck she has a cockpit dodger, bimini w/connector, a walk-thru transom with a swim platform, cockpit shower, and swim ladder. Achilles dinghy included in the sale.

Mooring available for the 2025 season.

QUATRE AMIS is a beautiful example of a well-loved, meticulously maintained Catalina 42. She won't last long. Call NOW to schedule a showing.

Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
41.83ft
Length at Waterline
36ft
Beam
13.83ft
Max Bridge Clearance
61ft
Max Draft
4.83ft
Displacement
20500lb
Ballast
8300lb
Cruising Speed
4.5kn
Cabins
3
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
30gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Fuel Type
diesel
Cockpit Shower
✓
Cockpit Cushions
✓
Cockpit Table
✓
Swimming Ladder
✓
Electric Bilge Pump
✓
Oven
✓
Manual Bilge Pump
✓
Microwave Oven
✓
Heating
✓
Hot Water
✓
Refrigerator
✓
Depthsounder
✓
Wind Speed And Direction
✓
Navigation Center
✓
Plotter
✓
Autopilot
✓
Radio
✓
Compass
✓
Cd Player
✓
Gps
✓
Cockpit Speakers
✓
Vhf
✓
Bimini Top
✓
Mainsail Cover
✓
Cockpit Cover
✓
Inverter
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Fully Battened Mainsail
✓
Furling Genoa
✓
Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
1/21/26Initial price$87,500

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