Performance pedigree. Comfortable cruising.
Elusive is a three-cabin cruising configuration. Combining performance pedigree with practical comfort, she has a proven club racing record and is equally suited to fast coastal passages and relaxed weekends away.
Highlights
o Three-cabin cruising layout with upgraded LED lighting
o 55 hp Volvo Penta saildrive engine with three-blade folding propeller, approximately 1,900 hours
o Upgraded keel attachment base
o Recent servicing covering fuel and oil systems, heat exchanger, exhaust elbow and more
o High-performance triple-spreader Dyform stainless-steel rig, upgraded in 2015
o Dodger and Bimini for added protection and comfort
o Solar panels with MPPT regulator and new batteries for dependable cruising power
o Recently upgraded electronics: B&G Vulcan and Triton instruments, DSC radio with AIS, and autopilot
o Seldén bowsprit, asymmetric spinnaker with snuffer and No. 2 runner
o Full-batten Dacron mainsail with lazy jack and traditional sail covers
o Furling tri-radial 1.5 headsail, No. 3 furling Dacron headsail, No. 3 Kevlar headsail and storm jib
o Separate cruising and racing wheels
o Electric windlass operable from both the bow and the steering station
o Cat 4 safety audited
o Inflatable dingy
Price and Inspection
In excellent condition, she is available for inspection, and just antifouled. If you are looking for a capable 42-foot yacht that can cruise comfortably and still deliver on race day.
Region
New South Wales
Location
Hunter/Newcastle Area
Usage
Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
2007
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
DEBAVA42C5G405
Rego
AET400N
Rego Expiry
04/02/2027
Designer
Doug Peterson / J&J Design
Builder
Bavaria Yachts, Germany
Length
41' 2" - 12.55m
Beam
3.73
Draft
2.5
Displacement
7,500
Keel / Ballast
2,545 Lead
Deck Material
GRP foam core
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
D55-2 with a 3 blade folding propeller saildrive
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
55
Power Source
Diesel : Volvo Penta 55D-2
Engine Hours
1900 estimated
Fuel Consumption
2-4 Litres/hour range
Max Speed
7.5 knots
Cruise Speed
6.5 knots
Drive Type
Inboard Sail Drive
Fuel
151Litres
Water
300 litres in 2 tanks
Accommodation
Teak interior, with updated seating materials.
Cabins
3 double cabins, master at bow
Berths
Sleeps 6 in double cabins and extra in saloon and cockpit with covers fitted.
Galley
Galley along port side.
Refrigeration
Top opening fridge or freezer
Stove
3 burner and oven gas
Hotwater System
240v and engine heated hot water system
Shower
Internal and external shower, hot and cold
Toilet
Electric toilet with holding tank and bypass valves. Can be pumped out, or dumped if offshore
Entertainment
Fushion sound system to interior and cockpit, cockpit ambience lighting
Dinghy
Inflatable
Covers
Bimini with integrated solar panels, dodger, cockpit infill, full cockpit cover
Ground Tackle
Plow with 2nd emergency, windlass with remote and cockpit operation
Safety Gear
Cat 4 Offshore Safety audit
Bilge Pumps
Electric and 2 manual pumps
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
8 life jackets
Flares
Orange, red and white flares as per Cat 4 Audit
Fire Protection
3 Fire extinguishers
Electrics
2 x house AGM batteries replaced recently, 1 x starter battery new, 300 watts solar with MPPT regulator
Electronics
B&G Vulcan 7 and 2 x Triton 2 displays with B&G autohelm
Sail Inventory
Full batten dacron cruising mainsail, tri-radial furling No 1.5, kevlar 3DL No 3, Dacron furling No 3, Storm jib, No 2 Symetrical and Assymentric with Seldon removable bowsprit all in fair to good usable condition
6 Harken self tailing winches, spinnaker pole, bowsprit, 1.5 Metre race Lewmar steering wheel and 1.2 Metre much more friendly cruising wheel.
Remarks
Boat is in good condition and can be used as is with some soft items such as covers and some running rigging worthy of upgrading over the next couple of years. Boat is highly suited for fast safe cruising or club racing but could be simply brought back to full offshore race trim.
Antifouled and saildrive propspeed Nov 26 - just done!!