Dimensions

Propulsion

Tanks

Accommodations

Stepping below, the Mark I offers an efficient layout with unique appeal. Overall the interior is roomy, bright and airy. There are ample opening ports and overhead hatches throughout.  The 42 Mark I features a large head and shower forward in lieu of a traditional V-berth. The forward cabin is a Pullman-style berth to port. Pullman berths are easily fitted with lee cloths for sleeping and are an efficient use of space.

The saloon in the popular three-cabin version features a nice L-shaped dinette to port with the galley opposite. The nav station is aft to port and uses the settee for the seat. To starboard, there is a small second head for day use. This model features two double cabins aft. The cabins are more spacious than similarly styled European boats. Each contains a hanging locker and enough elbow-room to stand up and change clothes.

Galley

Electronics & Navigation Equipment

Electrical Systems

Sails

Deck

The Catalina 42 cockpit is spacious and well laid out. The boat is a pleasure to sail and to socialize aboard whether underway or dockside. The Mark I’s cockpit seats are 6-ft. 8-in. — long enough to stretch out on. The Edson pedestal and 44-in. stainless steel destroyer style wheel is large enough to make steering enjoyable but still easy enough to climb around when going aft to the stern. The helm seat opens to allow access to the molded stern step. Two deep lazarettes and two coaming hatches offer plenty of storage. In the aft starboard corner there is a 40-in. wide and deep compartment that will hold an inflatable dinghy and miscellaneous gear.  There are 2 aluminum propane tanks mounted on starboard aft rail.

For sure tracking, a long horizontal skeg runs aft between the fin or wing keel and the rudder. The elliptical rudder is large and balanced, ensuring control in all conditions, whether under sail or power. The hull of the 42 MKI is high volume, and easily driven, with a fine entry, firm midship section, and smooth run aft terminating in a modified reverse transom. The step-down boarding platform has a fold-down five-step stainless steel ladder that extends into the water a long way, farther than most, which is good.

The Catalina 42 MKI deck was designed with short-handed sailing in mind. All the halyards, the ball bearing mainsheet and the single line main reefing controls are led to the cockpit and placed to be operated from under the canvas dodger when necessary. The wide weather decks and inboard shroud base make passage forward easy and secure. Generous storage and tankage allow for extended cruising possibilities.

Mechanical

Safety Equipment

EXCLUDED Equipment

• Dinghy and outboard pictured are not available