Baltic 42 Dp

Baltic 42 "AZUL"

This Baltic 42DP, built in Finland and launched in 1981, is now exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales. The Baltic 42 (specifically the 42DP, designed by Doug Peterson is a renowned Finnish-built cruiser-racer from the late 1970s, through to the early 1980s, a high-quality construction, classic IOR styling, and excellent offshore performance. It balances competitive speed with comfortable, teak-finished accommodation, making it a desirable, and roomy, classic yacht.

Key Aspects of the Baltic 42 (DP/Models):

Design & Performance: Designed by Doug Peterson, these yachts were optimized for the IOR (International Offshore Rule) rating. They are known as stiff, well-balanced boats that handle heavy seas well.
Construction: Built in Finland with high standards, featuring strong hulls.
Interior & Layout: Features a very comfortable and roomy aft stateroom with almost a full island bed walkaround, traditional layout with the forward large V berth area and 4 sea bunks in the salon section. Warm and cosy mahogany interior with teak and holly flooring throughout. A well-appointed galley designed with sea miles in mind is U shaped and of good size.
Racing/Cruising Balance: Often considered a "performance cruiser, " the 42 is capable of racing competitively, yet comfortable enough for extended, cruising.

Layout: Two private cabins, single head layout plus 4 sea berth bunks

The Baltic 42 remains a strong contender for those seeking a classic, high-performance, well-built, and stylish cruiser.

Specifications:

Designer : Doug Peterson
Builder : Baltic Yachts

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 227

Hull Construction Material : Fibreglass
Hull Type : Monohull
Deck Construction Material : Balsa cored GRP

Country Origin : Finland

Length (feet) : 42 feet
Length (m) : 12.8 m
Length Waterline (m) : 10.5 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 13'3 feet
Beam/Width (m) : 4.1 m
Draft (m) : 2.4 m
Keel/Ballast : 3655kg
Dry Weight (kgs) : 8350 kgs
Number of Helms : 1 x Wheel with rotary drive
Displacement : 8350
Colour : Blue

Engine Notes : Perkins 4108
Number Of Engines : 1
Stroke : 4
Horse Power (hp) : 45
Drive Type : Shaft with dripless seal
Engine Room : Under companianway.
Generator : No
Number of Batteries : 1 engine crank, 2 x house
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 170
Propeller : Seahawk slipstream folding prop
Steering System : Chain and cable to quadrant

Accommodation Notes : 1 large island bed aft, 1 large V berth double forward, 4 single sea berths with lee cloths
Number of Berths : 8 (2 double plus 4 sea berths)
Number of Showers : 1
Shower Type : Flexible hose, hot and cold pressurised
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : Electric macerator
Air Conditioning : 12v fans thgroughout
Holding Tank (L) : No

Galley Notes : U shaped galley with plenty of storage and bench space
Stove : 4 burner gas plus oven
Refrigeration : 1
Number of Freezers : 0
Number of Sinks : Double stainless steel

Anchor / Winch : 12v Maxwell
Bilge Pump : 1 x auto Rule 900gph plus 1 manual
Deck Gear : Spinnaker pole, fenders, dock lines, Lewmar s/t 42ST winches 2 x Lewmar 65,2 x 60 ST Hutton winches

Mast/Rigging : Aluminium mast and boom, stainless rod rigging. Standing rigging is approx 14 years old
Sail Inventory : 6 sails, 1 Main, 1 x 30%Genoa, 1 x storm job, 1 x blade jib, 2 x symmetric spinnakers

Electrics : 12v 200 AH Li-Fe battery
Electronics Navigation : Raymarine RLC70C chart plotter

Safety Gear : EPIRB, Dan Bouy, fire extinguishers, fire blanket.

Covers : Wheel and pedestal cover, boom bag cover

Ground Tackle : 70m x 8mm galvanised chain and 25kg Rocna anchor

GPS : Raymarine
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : Raymarine VHF

Remarks : Inspections welcome.

Vessel Name : AZUL

Anti-foul : January 2026

For sale with DBY Boat Sales Pittwater Office in Newport. Please call Call Now for an inspection. For additional high-resolution photos and detailed inventory, please email Contact Seller