Catalina 42 MkII

Accommodations

• The accommodations of the Catalina 42 Dulce Vida are nothing short of impressive. It features a Satin Finished Teak interior with a Teak and Holly sole and unique custom cabinetry throughout the vessel, complemented by tan Ultrasuede cushions. With a 6'8" headroom, the space feels open and comfortable. The spacious Pullman berth forward offers storage drawers, underlockers, and shelves to starboard. The forward head includes a stand-alone shower and an electric head. The dinette to port in the main salon converts to a queen berth, while settee seating is available to starboard. The large galley to port includes a double stainless sink and ample storage, while the navigation table is situated to starboard.
• Additionally, there is an aft head with a vanity and shower and a guest stateroom aft to starboard. Custom touches include a salon rug, LED lighting in both heads and the galley, and dimmed overhead lights. Dulce Vida truly offers a blend of elegance and functionality for comfortable cruising.

Galley

• The Catalina 42 Dulce Vida features an "L" shaped galley to port of the companionway, designed for both functionality and convenience. It has a 3-burner gimballed propane stove with an oven and top-loading Adler Barbour refrigeration with an LED digital thermostat controller. The galley offers ample storage, including custom cabinets, shelves, and bins, as well as a large storage locker aft of the galley and overhead dish/glasses storage. A double stainless-steel sink adds to its practicality, along with a large insulated storage locker between the sink and oven, which can be used as an icebox or for future refrigeration. Dulce Vida’s galley is well-appointed for the demands of cruising.

Hull and Deck

• The hull and deck of the Catalina 42 Dulce Vida are designed for both durability and functionality. It features a white hull with a grey and white deck, accentuated by gold and black stripes. The double stainless steel bow roller and upgraded deep elliptical rudder enhance performance and handling. The vessel is protected with red Interlux bottom paint, which was applied in 2020. It is equipped with an upgraded Maxwell VW800 electric anchor windlass with power up and down, a remote, and a 44 lb Delta anchor with 80' of 5/16 chain and 270' of 3/4 3-strand nylon rode. Observation seats are built into the stern rail for comfort and convenience. The walk-through transom with a removable helm seat, cockpit shower with hot and cold pressure water, and Garhauer outboard hoist mounted on the stern radar mast pole complete the deck setup, making Dulce Vida a well-appointed and capable cruiser.

 

Sails and Rigging

• The Catalina 42 Dulce Vida is equipped with top-notch sails and rigging. It features a Charleston Mast with a Schaefer furling system and double spreader masthead rig, ensuring smooth sailing. The internal low-stretch halyards and upgraded Garhauer aluminum vang enhance performance. The rigging includes an upgraded Garhauer 6:1 traveler, Garhauer adjustable leads on jib sheet tracks, and double high jib sheet turning blocks with jam cleats. The standing rigging was replaced in 2013, and the vessel boasts a Forespar carbon fiber spinnaker pole-mast mounted. The Tides Marine Strong track was added in 2016, and the Schaefer head furling system provides efficient sail handling. The winch setup includes Lewmar #54 CST primary winches, a Lewmar #40 SCT port cabin top winch, and a Harken REWIND starboard electric winch with remote control at the helm, installed in 2016. The sail inventory features a North 3DL Marathon mainsail from 2009, a North 3DL Marathon jib (100%) from 2013, and a Quantum A2 Asy spinnaker with an ATN sock. The Dutchman main and flaking system, installed in 2016, ensures easy handling. With a sail area of 797 sq ft and specific dimensions (I: 53.00 ft, J: 16.42 ft, P: 46.75 ft, E: 15.50 ft), Dulce Vida is well-equipped for exceptional sailing performance.

Mechanical

• A Yanmar 50 hp powers the Catalina 42 Dulce Vida 4JH2E freshwater-cooled 4-cylinder engine with 2852 hours. The engine features a new exhaust mixing elbow installed in 2021 and received heat exchanger service and new hoses the same year. The mechanical setup includes a Martec Autostream 3-blade feathering prop, a 1 1/4" stainless steel shaft, a 48" destroyer wheel with leather wrap, and an Edson pedestal. Additionally, Dulce Vida is equipped with a Powerline 150-amp alternator, ensuring reliable power generation.

Electrical

• The electrical system on the Catalina 42 Dulce Vida is robust and versatile, featuring both 12V and 110V systems with dedicated electrical panels. It includes a shore power cord for reliable dockside power. The vessel has two AGM 8D house batteries and one AGM Group 27 starter battery, both installed in July 2021. The Heart Freedom 1500W inverter/charger and the Xantrex Link 2000-R control panel ensure efficient power management. The Powerline 150-amp alternator also provides ample power generation, making Dulce Vida's electrical system well-suited for extended cruising.

Electronics

• The Catalina 42 Dulce Vida is equipped with advanced electronics to enhance navigation and onboard experience. It features a Garmin HD Radar with an 18" 4kw dome, a Garmin GPS Map 4210 Chartplotter, and a Garmin GHP 12 Autopilot. The Garmin GMI 10 displays crucial knot, depth, and wind information. Communication includes a Standard Horizon VHF with AIS, DSC, and a 30w hailer, along with an additional Standard Horizon VHF at the navigation station. Though the Navico Corus Chartplotter at the nav station is non-operational, other features such as the Pioneer stereo with Bluetooth and CD (2018), Planer Box cabin speakers, and Pioneer cockpit speakers ensure excellent audio quality. Navigation is aided by a Ritchie SP-5 compass and Mobri S2 radar reflectors, making Dulce Vida a well-equipped vessel for any voyage.

Additional Equipment

Dulce Vida comes equipped with full USCG safety gear for peace of mind while sailing. The vessel also features tan Sunbrella cockpit cushions for added comfort and custom teak companionway doors for a touch of elegance and durability. This additional equipment ensures that Dulce Vida is not only safe and functional but also stylish and comfortable.

Disclaimer/Excluded Items

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.

Owner's personal items are excluded.  Exclusions include, however, are not limited to, Seller's personal possessions, loose items, binoculars, handheld radio(s), charts, tools, fishing equipment, spare parts, clothing and foul weather gear, galley equipment, linens/bedding and any items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.

The Outboard Motor and Achilles Dinghy shown in the pictures excluded from the listing and sale.