1985 Endeavour 42 CC 42'

Step aboard a true blue-water classic. This 1985 Endeavour 42 Center Cockpit represents the perfect marriage of robust American craftsmanship, exceptional comfort, and proven cruising performance. Paint the bottom, hang the sails, and she is ready to go.

An exceptional blend of classic blue-water capability and modern comfort, this 1985 Endeavour 42 Center Cockpit is a premier choice for serious cruisers and liveaboards. Known for its robust build quality, comfortable motion at sea, and intelligent layout, this vessel has been meticulously maintained and stands ready for its next horizon.

The interior layout delivers unmatched liveaboard comfort and spacious accommodations throughout. A massive, private aft master stateroom features a centerline queen berth and an en-suite head with a separate shower, while a forward V-berth with a second private head ensures complete guest privacy. In the heart of the boat, the bright, airy salon boasts an impressive six-foot-four-inch headroom, a large dinette, and a fully equipped galley complete with a deep sink, propane stove, and abundant refrigeration.

On deck, the iconic center cockpit design provides safe, reliable performance, offering excellent visibility, a dry ride, and a highly secure environment for short-handed sailing. Below the boards, the vessel is powered by a dependable, well-maintained 62 HP Perkins diesel engine. This cruising-ready yacht comes equipped with essential electronics, a solid sail inventory, robust ground tackle, and ample tankage designed for long-distance, off-grid voyaging.

Whether you plan to island-hop through the Caribbean, live comfortably at the marina, or embark on an extended coastal cruise, this classic cruiser delivers safety, space, and timeless style. It represents a rare opportunity to own a turnkey, upgraded example of one of Endeavour’s most successful designs.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (D.C. SYSTEM)

VOLTAGE: 12v.

BATTERIES: Two (2) group 31, one (1) group 27 (12v), and four (4) Rolls 6v, flooded cell batteries, not in acid proof

containment and the positive terminals are not covered.

BANKS: Five (5) banks, NOTE: The four (4) Rolls 6v batteries are wired into two (2) combinable banks.

BREAKERS/FUSES: One (1) main and sixteen (16) branch breakers in the main panel, and six (6) plus six (6) branch breakers

in the auxiliary panels.

CHARGING SYSTEM: Engine/belt drive alternator, a ProMariner ProTech 12-60 battery charger, and two (2) 300watt solar

panels with an Epever charge controller. Analog volt and amp meters and Victron digital battery state monitors

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (A.C. SYSTEM)

SHORE POWER INLET: Two (2) Marinco 125v./30amp. inlets.

SHORE POWER: Two (2) 30amp shore power cords and a 30amp splitter, all in serviceable to like new condition.

BREAKERS: One main in electrical panel & six (6) branch breakers.

CIRCUIT LOAD MONITORS: Analog volt and amp meters

FRESH WATER SYSTEM: (POTABLE WATER)

STORAGE TANKS: Three (3) freshwater storage tanks (not original), total capacity 135 gallons.

PUMPS: 12v. ParMax on-demand type pump,

FILTERS: In-line at pump.

FRESH WATER SYSTEM (HOT WATER SYSTEM)

TYPE: 120v Raritan, Model: 171211, twelve (12) gallon water heater with a pressure relief valve.

FRESH WATER SYSTEM (WATER MAKING SYSTEM)

TYPE: 120v Reverse Osmosis, SeaWaterPro, 24 gph (under ideal conditions), with bronze seacock with a bronze sight glass type strainer

SANITATION (BLACK WATER)

MANUFACTURER: Forward head is a 12v Vacuflush, aft head is a Raritan PH-II with 12v conversion.

TANKAGE: USCG approved Type III, forward head polyplastic holding tank - capacity 35 gallons and aft

head bladder holding tank - capacity 15 gallons.

PUMP-OUT LOCATION: Port and starboard side decks, clearly marked WASTE.

SYSTEM INSTALLATION: Aft head waste can be directed to the tank or directly overboard, the aft head waste is directed directly

the bladder, both holding tanks can only be emptied through the deck fittings.

STEERING SYSTEM

TYPE: Pedestal and stainless steel destroyer wheel, chain and cable type.

MANUFACTURER: Edson

EMERGENCY TILLER: Stored in the lazarrette.

GROUND TACKLE

ANCHORS: 55 lb. Mantus with 200' of 3/8" chain rode, and a 35 lb. CQR with 200' of 3/8"

chain and 200' of the 3/4" three-strand nylon line.

WINDLASS: 12v. Nilsson vertical windlass with a chain/rope gypsy and capstan, Up/Down foot switches on the

foredeck.

ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

VHF: Icom, IC-M502 and IC-M504 with an Icom Command MIC.

CHART PLOTTER/RADAR: Garmin GPSmap4208

AUTOHELM: Simrad AP24 autopilot.

SPEED LOG: Brooks & Gatehouse, B&G Network.

DEPTH SOUNDER: Brooks & Gatehouse, B&G Network.

COMPASSES: Danforth Constellation compass.

BAROMETER: Weems & Plath and a Bell Clock Co.

HAILER: Raytheon Ray 410 Hailer.

SINGLE SIDE BAND RADIO: Icom, IC-M700.

WIND INSTRUMENTS: Brooks & Gatehouse, B&G Network.

Air Conditioning and Heat

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT (AIR CONDITIONING)

TYPE: Two (2) MarineAir, 12,000 BTU (ea) self-contained reverse cycle type.

RAW WATER COOLING PUMP: 115 volt electric pump system, equipped with a bronze seacock and a bronze sight glass type sea strainer.

LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM (LPG)

TYPE: Two (2) aluminum tanks, located in the port lazarrette dedicated LPG locker.

REGULATOR: Yes.

SHUT-OFFS: At the tank and a solenoid shut-off with a breaker in the main electrical panel.

STANDING RIGGING

MAST: Hood Stowaway painted aluminum mast.

MAST STEP: Keel stepped.

SPREADERS: Double aluminum alloy spreaders.

SHROUDS AND STAYS: Shrouds and stays are 1x19 stainless steel wire rigging with Norseman mechanical terminals.

BOOMS: Hood painted aluminum boom.

TURNBUCKLES: Chrome/bronze open design turnbuckles.

TOGGLES: Stainless steel jaw type.

CHAIN PLATES: Stainless steel: The shroud chain plates are tie rods with balls on the top and threaded on the lower

ends; they are secured on deck with stainless steel fittings, each with four (4) stainless steel

thru-bolts, and the lower ends are double bolted to the hull's inner structure; the forestay chain plate is

through the stem and the backstay chain plate is thru-deck.

MAST SUPPORTERS: Aluminum mast partner and mast step.

RUNNING RIGGING

WINCHES: Barient 2-speed, self-tailing winches: Two (2) # 28 and one (1) #17 sheet winches, plus two (2) #17

halyard winches and one (1) Hood winch for the in-mast roller furling.

SAIL TRACK: Port and starboard side deck and toe rail mounted sail tracks with Merriman cars.

TOPPING LIFT: Braided topping lift.

MAIN SHEET TRAVELER: Fico aft cockpit coaming mounted mainsheet traveler.

REEFING SYSTEM: Hood Stowaway in-mast roller furling.

HALYARDS: Halyards are braided and color coded.

SHEETS: The onboard sheets are in good condition.

ROLLER FURLING GEAR: Harken Mark II roller furler.

PREVENTER: Manual vang.

SWIVEL BLOCKS: Schaefer swivel blocks.

OTHER: Forespar aluminum spinnaker pole.

SAILS

SAILS: Mainsail, 135 % jib with a green UV protection strip, and a multicolored asymmetrical spinnaker in sock.

All sails are regularly serviced and in above-average condition.