Whitby 42 Ketch For Sale - Blue Yonder Yachts

1981

YEAR

US$ 98,000

PRICE

42 ft.

LENGTH

Whitby

BUILDER

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San Carlos, Sonora

Whitby 42 Ketch

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Step aboard the iconic Whitby 42. A seaworthy ketch designed by Ted Brewer and beloved by sailors worldwide, this yacht combines reliability, comfort and performance. With her ketch rig she sails controlled and balanced, even in rough conditions, and incorporates a full keel for extra stability. Built with long-distance cruising and independent living in mind, this vessel is a unique opportunity for those who dream of far-flung destinations.

“Besame Dos Veces” has undergone extensive upgrades over the years, with a dramatic refit completed at the end of 2024. Almost everything was touched, including: chainplates replaced, new stainless-steel forestay, standing rigging replaced with HMPE (“Dyneema”) and main running rigging replaced. The bottom was stripped to gelcoat and re-sealed with epoxy primer and ablative bottom paint. There was a full propulsion replacement: engine, transmission, drive shaft, shaft seal, cutlass bearing, and prop are all new. The macerator and raw water washdown pump were also replaced. (The list goes on – see her full specifications for all details!)

The interior offers everything you need for comfortable trips. There is a cozy saloon, a practical galley with oven, refrigerator/freezer, an incredible amount of storage space, and a functional nav station. There are a total of two cabins and two heads, both of which have showers. The owner’s cabin is located at the stern and can be reached via a passage from the saloon, but also has a separate entrance from the cockpit, giving extra privacy. This ship is surprisingly spacious and offers sufficient storage space for life aboard on long journeys. Or you can just enjoy the outdoors! The cockpit is particularly spacious and is protected from the elements by a fixed spray hood. Ideal when the weather is not so nice, but certainly also nice on warm days to be able to find some shade.

Conveniently located in the gorgeous cruising grounds of San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico,this Whitby 42 is robust, forgiving and built for true seafaring life, yet she offers the charm and comfort of a floating home, with character and warmth in every detail. Whether you dream of a Pacific crossing, a circumnavigation, or just long summers on the water, “Besame Dos Veces” is ready for it.

Special Highlights

Extensive refit completed November 2024, including
- hull,
- rigging,
- propulsion, and
- electronics
Dinghy and outboard included
Watermaker aboard
Modern Bluetooth-ready systems

This vessel is located in beautiful San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, A short 250 mile drive on a safe 4 lane highway from Nogales, Az. San Carlos is a known boating destination/community, featuring breathtaking scenery, quiet anchorages nearby, great fishing, diving, two marinas, 3 haul out facilities and much more.

features

“Besame Dos Veces” is an incredible 1981 Whitby 42 Ketch. Owners completed a total refit a year ago; almost everything is new! This is a rare find for a great family cruiser!

length: 42 ft. (12.8 m.)
price: US$ 98,000
builder: Whitby
draft: 6 ft. (1.83 m.)
max speed: 7.5 kn
beam: 13 ft. (3.96 m.)
cruising speed: 5 kn
built: 1981

Sail
Fiberglass hull
2 cabins
2 heads
sleeps 7

details

Dimensions

Builder	Whitby Boatworks/Ft. Meyers Yacht and Shipbuilding
Designer	Edward S. Brewer
LOA	42 ft
LWL	32.67 ft
Beam	13 ft
Draft	+/- 6 ft
Displacement	23,500 lb (Heavy)
Bridge Clearance	58.5 ft
Ballast	+/- 10,000 lb
Dry Weight	+/- 31,000 lb
Keel	Long/Full
Hull Material	Fiberglass

Propulsion

Engine Make	Beta Marine
Engine Model	50
Engine Year	2023
Engine Power	50hp
Engine Hours	< 250
Engine Type	Inboard
Engine Fuel	Diesel
Drive Type	Direct Drive
Propeller	Ewol Feathering, Stainless Steel
Max Speed	+/- 7.5 k @ 2800 RPM (theoretical)
Cruising Speed	+/- 5 k @ 1500 RPM
Gal / Hr (Max)	2 L/hr @ 1500 RPM 9 L/hr @ 2800 RPM
Other	Engine was replaced along with new transmission, new drive shaft, new Tides marine shaft seal, new Cutlass bearing, and new S/S Ewol feathering prop. The warranty is valid through 10-11-2028 (or 2000 hours) and is transferrable. Zinc anode (custom for prop) replaced Nov. 2025, with one spare anode on board.

Tanks

Fuel Tankage	2 x 60 US Gal each (Total ~120 US Gal), Steel
Water Tankage	2 x 75 US Gal each (Total ~ 150 US Gal), Steel
Holding Tankage	1 Tank (capacity unknown), Plastic

Accommodations

Starting forward is the guest v-berth cabin, with large mattress suitable for a couple. Recessed storage shelving lines both sides of the berth, with spaces below the berth, for ample storage. There’s ensuite access to the forward head. The forward head, also accessible from the main salon, features a single stainless steel sink, and manual toilet with shower.

Entering the main salon you are greeted by a sizeable space with centerline folding dinette, perfect for relaxing under passage or entertaining guests. To starboard is a tall, vented storage locker for wet gear, a single bench settee with storage behind, and a fold-down table over the settee for dining or drinks. To port is an L-shaped settee with access to the mounted TV and more storage cupboards and cubbies in-behind. Running along the ceiling are racks to hold up to six fishing rods. The main salon settee converts into a double berth, while the starboard settee can serve as a single berth.

Aft of the salon and to port you’ll find the chef’s galley with double stainless steel sink, cavernous fridge/freezer compartment, and 3-burner stove with oven for cooking underway. In behind the stove are the sliding-door storage compartments for all your pantry needs.

Aft of the salon and to starboard is the nav station and chart table. Moving further aft you will pass through the workbench area with access to the engine compartment.

In the stern is the owner’s aft cabin with large queen, custom-cut, memory foam mattress with storage compartments along each wall, above and below berth. The aft cabin has a private ensuite head with manual toilet and shower.

Galley

Refrigerator / Freezer	Technautics Cool Blue (compressor replaced Dec 2024) Cold plate in freezer compartment
Stove	3-burner propane with oven
Sink	Double S/S
Water System	Hot and Cold water, and Salt water Hot water is supplied by electric and engine freshwater exchange

Electronics & Navigation Equipment

Chartplotter	Garmin (2012) 9″ at Nav Station 7″ Garmin (2024) at Helm
AIS Receiver / Transponder	AIS Receiver, integral to VHF
Radar	Garmin (2012) with proximity alarm, integrated with chartplotter
Radar Detector	Reflector
VHF	Standard Horizon
Autopilot	Garmin (2012) – needs troubleshooting for component replacement
GPS	Yes, integral to NMEA 2000 network
Depth Sounder	Yes
Wind Speed & Direction	No
Knot Meter & Log	Yes
Hailer	No
Stereo	Yes (installed Dec 2024)
TV	Hisense (installed Dec 2024)
Wi-Fi / Starlink	Gen 1 Starlink, mounts on davits. Currently not active.
Other	Hydrovane system (new Nov 2011), fully operational Airmax Speed/Temp/Depth (NMEA comms) with Bluetooth capability to do keel offsets (new Nov 2024)

Electrical Systems

Batteries	House Bank: x2 Redodo 240 Ah LiFePO4 (240 Ah each) Start Bank (isolated): x1 Deep Cycle (new Nov 2024)
Battery Switch	Perko
Battery Monitor	Balmar SG200 with Bluetooth module, including temp sensors for House bank, and Balmar MC-618 Regulator (also with Bluetooth)
Inverter	Generic 2500 W (new Nov 2024)
Battery Charger	130V/40A LiFePO4 (new Nov 2024) Start battery charged in isolation from House bank via Orion 20A DC-DC charger with Bluetooth
Smart Regulator	Yes
Solar Panels	x2 450W (new Nov 2024)
Alternator	Balmar 170 Amp, installed with new engine
Generator	Honda 2200i portable

Sails

Main	Far East Sails (2010), Dacron. Used little, in very good shape. Main running rigging replaced late 2024
Jibs	Jib, Far East Sails (2010), Dacron Spinnaker, Far East Sails (2010), Dacron. Used 3-4 times, like new. Mizzen, Far East Sails (2010), Dacron Storm Sail (never used)
Traveler	For both Main and Mizzen
Roller Furling	S/S Forestay for jib (replaced Nov 2024)
Winches	Manual winches (serviced Nov 2024)
Boom Vang	Yes, main and mizzen
Mast	Main pulled and re-wired Nov 2024
Standing Rigging	High Modulus Polyethylene (“Dyneema”), replaced late 2024 All chainplates replaced (Nov 2024)
Lines Led Aft	Yes
Spinnaker Pole	Yes

Deck

Anchors	Mantus 75# with 200 ft 3/8″ Galv chain and 5/8″ 8-strand ~200 ft Fortress 24# with 30 ft 3/8″ Galv chain
Windlass	Anchorlift 2000 W (new Nov 2024)
Bow Rollers	Yes
Nav Lights	Masthead Tricolor (new Nov 2024)
Spreader Lights	Bright LED (new Nov 2024)
Lifelines	Replaced with HMPE (Nov 2024)
Gates	Yes
Ladders	At swim platform
Swim Step	Teak platform at stern
Pulpits	Bow
Dinghy	Achilles 11 ft (2011)
Dinghy Outboard	2010 Yamaha Enduro 15hp
Dinghy Lift	Yes
Deck Washdown	Yes (salt water)
Covers & Curtains	Dodger (new Nov 2024) Wheel cover Hatches Main and mizzen sail cover Genoa cover Bug screens
Other	Bottom stripped to gelcoat, repaired as needed, sealed with 3 coats epoxy primer and 3 coats ablative bottom paint (late 2024). Enough ablative bottom paint on board for 1-2 more applications.

Mechanical

Air Conditioner	No
Bilge Pump	Manual and Electric (new Nov 2024)
Raw Water Sea Strainer	Yes
Bilge Blower	Yes
Fuel Filters	Yes
Fuel Shutoffs	Yes with tank controls
Fresh Water Cooling System	Yes
Sea Water Pump	for Deck Washdown (new Nov 2024)
Head Type(s)	x2 Heads, manual (New Nov 2024) Macerator replaced Nov. 2024
Hot Water Heater	Electric and engine heat exchange
Watermaker	Echotech 18 Gal/hr 12V HP pump motor replaced Nov 2024
Thru Hulls	Bronze, lapped and serviced Nov 2024
Transmission	Hydraulic, new with engine repower

Safety Equipment

Lifejackets	Yes
Lifesling	Yes
Jacklines	Yes
Flares	Yes

Additional Equipment

Heavy Weather Drogue system with custom 1″ diameter, 3-strand nylon yoke system
Jerry cans
Extra lines
Spares and repair materials

Excluded Equipment

Fishing gear
Some tools
Sewing machine and sewing supplies

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