1996 Catalina 42 MK II Shoal Draft

3 Stateroom Layout

"Dirty Bowline"

"Dirty Bowline" is a perfect example of a clean, well equipped, 1996 Catalina 42 MKII. She boasts a spacious three stateroom layout with a winged keel.

"Dirty Bowline" was purchased by her knowledgeable owner back in 2021, and he has kept the boat in immaculate condition. Since purchase, many improvements including Kato Davits/Lifts & New Air Conditioners (3) have been made to keep this beauty up to date with the most modern equipment, appliances & cosmetic enhancements any salty sailor will surely enjoy.

Improvements/Upgrades/Maintenance (to name a few)



• Generator Service & Exhaust Hose Replaced (7/2024)
• 2 New AC Units 16,000 BTU & 12,000 BTU (2022 & 2023)
• Kato Marine Sailboat Davits & Lift w/ Stabilizer (2022)
• West Marine Rib-310 w/ Yamaha 15 HP (electric Start) Tender (2023)

Please contact us today for additional details or to schedule your personal inspection or video confernce/showing.

Updates, upgrades & improvements to include but not limited to:

Notable Upgrades & Additions:

• Kato Marine Davit "island Model"
• Kato Marine Outboard Lift "230 Model"
• Kato Marine Stainless Steel Slip on Stabilizer
• Mantus- M1 Anchor 65lb.
• Webasto A/C Unit 16,000 BTU (Aft) FCF0016000GS
• Webasto A/C Unit 12,000 BTU (Stern) FCF0012000GS
• West Marine Rib 310
• Fusion Stereo MS RA70NSX
• Doyle Main & Jib sails
• Furling boom system w/ power winch
• Navy Blue Canvas Bimini & Dodger
• Isinglass
• Cockpit cushions
• 11 gallon Seaward hot water heater
• Macerator pump (Aft)
• Dual bilge pumps (2,000 gph & 1,500 gph)
• 2 Float Switches (Electronic submersible & Rule-A-Matic)
• Bilge counter guage
• Raymarine c95 Chartplotter
• Raymarine 4KW 48nm digital radar
• Raymarine Evolution Auto-pilot
• Raymarine wind & Transducer (Wireless)
• Class B AIS Transponder w/ built in GPS
• Dual VHF Radios (Nav Station & helm)
• Waterproof Handheld VHF
• MOB weighted float with flag, strobe & float
• Camaru Brazilian Teak Deck Flooring
• Onboard Island Time WIFI system
• Dual Solar panels to power electronics
• Battery Charger
• Xantrex Freedom x 2,000 True Sign Waver inverter
• Deep cycle 4 D Batteries (8)
• Ring Security System Camera w/ Floodlight
• Bilge monitoring security camera
• MASE powered by Yanmar Diesel Generator

Vessel Walkthrough

The Catalina MK II has an incredibly spacious cockpit with voluminous interior. her nearly 14' wide beam (13' 10") is carried far aft providing ample room for her two private aft staterooms, each with queen berths under the cockpit. From the Cockpit, you enter the companionway through a pair of custom varnished hinged teak hatch doors. The Teak trimmed molded stairs hinge to provide easy access to the engine room. The interior has high gloss teak and holly sole and satin varnished teak cabinetry that is beautifully maintained. Because she has been Air conditioned & dehumidified, she shows very well with no odors or blemishes.

Aft of the companionway on either side are teak doors leading to the two private, air conditioned aft staterooms with varnished teak hull liner. Each stateroom has an opening port under hinged cockpit seats, a fixed port outboard, queen berth, dressing seat, cedar lined hanging locker with storage below and a shelf outboard of each berth.  

To Starboard of the companionway is the guest head w/ fresh water plumbed electric head, vanity, sink & pull out faucet and shower. Opposite to port is the chart table with storage over and under. The AC/DC electrical panels are conveniently located above the nav station along with the TankWatch, electrical system monitoring displays with onboard navigation electronics. 

Forward of the nav station is the u-shaped dinette with storage cabinets outboard, a varnished teak table that drops and converts to a double berth. There is a fixed bench seat with storage drawers underneath that is accessible from the galley. Opposite to starboard at mid-ship is the galley with refrigerator/freezer, built in microwave, 3 burner propane stove w/ oven, double SS sinks, more than ample storage cabinets, drawers & countertop space. 

Forward though the Solid teak door is the master suite, equipped with a queen berth to port w/ storage outboard as well as under. To starboard, there is a cedar lined hanging locker, dressing seat with a cabinet outboard and drawer below. Forward is a bank of 5 large drawers. Through a sliding solid teak door forward is the master head with fresh water electric head, vanity and sink as well as separate shower stall in the forepeak. Forward of the shower stall is a hinged access door providing entry to the anchor locker & electrical systems under the deck.

Manufacturers Description

The Catalina 42 MarkII has earned an international reputation as the leader in her class. Design, cruising performance, and comfort, all make the Catalina 42 the first choice of sailors worldwide. The hull of the 42 MkII is high volume, and easily driven, with a fine entry, firm midship section, and smooth run aft terminating in a modified reverse transom with an uncommonly spacious and functional boarding platform. She features varnished teak jointery, ash hull side paneling, excellent light and ventilation. This model has the traditional mid-ship placement of the owners stateroom and spacious head foward with stall shower.

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