Beneteau 42cc
This is a unique yacht, rarely seen in Australia. The Oceanis 42 Centre Cockpit yacht is an ideal dedicated cruising yacht. It is one that is well known in European and US waters, but rarely available here and well within the same league as their more expensive centre cockpit contemporaries. A report from "Yacht and Boat" in Europe wrote "The overall impression is that it is a clever boat, which provides a very civilised environment in which to live. It is big boat, more like a 48 footer and you could happily live aboard for long periods of time"
Albatross presents a unique opportunity to purchase a pedigree yacht which has been very well maintained and updated by the current owners so that she presents like new.
It has a furling mainsail, and furling mast head staysail, which does not require the use of running backstays. It is also much larger and therefore much more useful than a standard staysail. With the genoa, full main and the staysail set this really gets the boat moving off the wind. And with all 3 sails being roller reefing it makes for easier handling.
All lines lead aft to behind the hard dodger inside the cockpit, where the Raymarine autopilot, and Raymarine Chartplotter are located so that everything is at your fingertips.
At anchor or in port the large and very comfortable cockpit becomes an extra living space thanks to the fully enclosed sunshade covers.
What really sets centre cockpit yachts apart from the rest, is the rear master stateroom. Albatross' stateroom is a true queen size bed with custom made completely reversible split matresses, making for easy airing of the bedding and preventing any mould building up. Extra to this, the master cabin has an ensuite, with a stand alone shower and plenty of cupboard space.
This Oceanis 42 Centre Cockpit yacht is an ideal dedicated cruising yacht. The large comfortable and protected centre cockpit is perfect for offshore sailing and at anchor is adjacent to the roomy aft deck.
The classic reverse counter stern allows for more deck space and incorporates a very stylish fold down boarding platform, which provides easy access to a tender when lowered from the davits.
Albatross is set up to be easily handled by a couple or singlehanded. The masthead cutter rig has all three sails furling for ease of handling, backed up by the 54Hp Yanmar diesel.
If you are looking for a yacht you can spend a great deal of time on or as a live-aboard; one that is easliy sailed by a couple and is capable of crossing oceans, then you need look no further than Albatross.
Albatross presents a unique opportunity to purchase a pedigree yacht which has been very well maintained and updated by the current owners so that she presents like new.
It has a furling mainsail, and furling mast head staysail, which does not require the use of running backstays. It is also much larger and therefore much more useful than a standard staysail. With the genoa, full main and the staysail set this really gets the boat moving off the wind. And with all 3 sails being roller reefing it makes for easier handling.
All lines lead aft to behind the hard dodger inside the cockpit, where the Raymarine autopilot, and Raymarine Chartplotter are located so that everything is at your fingertips.
At anchor or in port the large and very comfortable cockpit becomes an extra living space thanks to the fully enclosed sunshade covers.
What really sets centre cockpit yachts apart from the rest, is the rear master stateroom. Albatross' stateroom is a true queen size bed with custom made completely reversible split matresses, making for easy airing of the bedding and preventing any mould building up. Extra to this, the master cabin has an ensuite, with a stand alone shower and plenty of cupboard space.
This Oceanis 42 Centre Cockpit yacht is an ideal dedicated cruising yacht. The large comfortable and protected centre cockpit is perfect for offshore sailing and at anchor is adjacent to the roomy aft deck.
The classic reverse counter stern allows for more deck space and incorporates a very stylish fold down boarding platform, which provides easy access to a tender when lowered from the davits.
Albatross is set up to be easily handled by a couple or singlehanded. The masthead cutter rig has all three sails furling for ease of handling, backed up by the 54Hp Yanmar diesel.
If you are looking for a yacht you can spend a great deal of time on or as a live-aboard; one that is easliy sailed by a couple and is capable of crossing oceans, then you need look no further than Albatross.
Region
Queensland
Location
Cairns QLD
Usage
Cruising
Launch Year
2008
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Rego
56121 Tas
Rego Expiry
22/01/2026
Designer
Group Finot
Builder
Beneteau
Length
41' 10" - 12.74m
Beam
3.91m
Draft
1.8m
Displacement
8960kg Max Load : 3000kg Max Laden Displacement :
Keel / Ballast
Cast iron torpedo style keel
Deck Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
4JH4-E
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
54Hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2200
2nd Engine Hrs
N/A
Fuel Consumption
2 litres / hr. @ 1200 RPM - with average speed of 6 knots
Max Speed
N/A
Cruise Speed
6 knots
Propulsion
3 fixed blade prop with prop-speed and new Anode (2024)
Thrusters
No
Genset
N/A
Fuel
240 litres + 3 x 20 litre fuel cans stored in engine room (see photo of engine)- Total 300 litres
Water
540 litres in two tanks - Aft 240 litres - Forward 300 litres
Accommodation
Forward "Pullman" berth guest cabin with ensuite toilet and shower.
Aft master stateroom with queen size bed, ensuite toilet and stand alone enclosed shower.
Large 6 seat saloon table with flat screen TV, LED lighting throughout
Aft master stateroom with queen size bed, ensuite toilet and stand alone enclosed shower.
Large 6 seat saloon table with flat screen TV, LED lighting throughout
Cabins
2
Berths
4 - but can be extended to 6 if needed by converting the Saloon table into a double berth
Galley
The Galley runs along the port side between saloon and aft master cabin and features a gas stove top and oven, large water cooled eutectic fridge, microwave, stainless sink, lots of cupboards and complete with Beneteau crockery and cutlery.
Refrigeration
Very reliable double water cooled eutectic fridge - with easy clean cooling water filter
Freezer
Yes - 60 litre - stored under the Saloon table
Stove
2 burner stove top - with oven
Water Maker
Katadyn Power Survivor 160E (2013). Delivers 25 litres an hour of fresh drinking water.
Hotwater System
Yes - hot water service, pressure water throughout yacht.
Shower
3,-- 1 in the aft master cabin, 1 in the forward guest cabin and 1 on the swim platform
Toilet
2 -- 1 in aft ensuite and 1 in foreward ensuite
Entertainment
Flat screen TV in saloon, stereo and CD player. (both patch through to cockpit)
Air Conditioning
No
Dinghy
Brand new Australian made "Big Duck" 2.9 m dinghy with aluminium floor, and 5 HP 2 stroke outboard
Outboard
Tohatsu 5 hp 2 stroke on a dedicated storage board aft for safety during long passages
Covers
Brand New bimini and 360 degree ultra clean clears with contrasting black mesh sun screens enclosing the entire cockpit (new in Jan 2025) and which allows the breeze to pass through to keep personnel cool from the hot sunsets.
Ground Tackle
Electric Windlass. Lofrans Tigres 1200W. (New in 2023.) Remote control on tether stored in forward heads. Primary Anchor. Manson Supreme, holds Lloyds certified super high holding power. 3/8" (10mm) High test chain 60m (200ft) new in June 2020 + 40m (130ft) of 5/8 nylon rode.
Spare Anchor is a Delta stored in the aft locker
Spare Anchor is a Delta stored in the aft locker
Safety Gear
Flares, Fire Extinguishers (4 see in photos), Fire blanket, Life Jackets (auto inflating for 6 persons), EPIRB (3 in total - two operating and registered - 1 spare), AIS, New 2024 "dayglow orange" Horse shoe Lifebuoy with floating light.
Bilge Pumps
Yes - high volume with auto float switch
Life Raft
Yes -- Great Circle Oceanmaster 6.-- 6 person. - (New in 2023) In survey to 2028.
Epirb
GlobalFix iPro 406 GPS EPIRB. [expiry 2027] registered with AMSA. Spare MT600G AccuSat [new in 2024]
Life Jackets
In survey Inflatable and standard Life Jackets (4 of each) and Safety Harnesses
Flares
Yes - Parachute and hand held
Fire Protection
Fire Extinguishers x 4.(In survey)
Electrics
AGM Batteries (2022) 3 x new 210 Amp hour Lifeline AGM batteries. 630 AMP plus house battery bank.
Balmar 150 Amp High Output Alternator (2013). This unit operates independently to the standard Yanmar 80 Amp alternator on the engine.
Engine start battery. Victron 800W inverter,
Kyocera 2 x 130 watt Solar panels, offers the smallest possible footprint for maximum output. These two panels contribute to the charging system and will keep the batteries topped up and run the fridge when the boat is left at anchor in reasonably sunny conditions.
Balmar 150 Amp High Output Alternator (2013). This unit operates independently to the standard Yanmar 80 Amp alternator on the engine.
Engine start battery. Victron 800W inverter,
Kyocera 2 x 130 watt Solar panels, offers the smallest possible footprint for maximum output. These two panels contribute to the charging system and will keep the batteries topped up and run the fridge when the boat is left at anchor in reasonably sunny conditions.
Electronics
Brand new Raymarine Axiom 9RV Chartplotter (April 2025) 9" display. With integrated AIS and Marine Parks buoys Data.
Raymarine RS150 GPS receiver.
NMEA connection to chartplotter displays AIS targets over charts.
Easysplit, Antenna splitter - Active automatic antenna splitter allows the use of VHF and AIS from the same aerial.
If needed the Chartplotter backup can be provided by a Mounted IPAD fixed to a very secure 'Rail Blazer' mounting and fitted with Navionics software for up to date navigation.
Auto Pilot is a Raymarine ST6001.
Raymarine RS150 GPS receiver.
NMEA connection to chartplotter displays AIS targets over charts.
Easysplit, Antenna splitter - Active automatic antenna splitter allows the use of VHF and AIS from the same aerial.
If needed the Chartplotter backup can be provided by a Mounted IPAD fixed to a very secure 'Rail Blazer' mounting and fitted with Navionics software for up to date navigation.
Auto Pilot is a Raymarine ST6001.
Sail Inventory
Main Sail, Neil Pryde (2018) In-Mast furling main. In good condition. Genoa, Original from Beneteau. In good condition.
Spinnaker pole (2010). Complete - pole ends, vertical on mast mounting and bridal system. 2x Spinlock rope jammers mounted on mast.
Harken Cruising Furler (2013). From the deck to the mast up. Beneteau designed the 42cc with the staysail as an optional extra so the mast mounting and deck reinforcements are all original factory installations.
Spinnaker pole (2010). Complete - pole ends, vertical on mast mounting and bridal system. 2x Spinlock rope jammers mounted on mast.
Harken Cruising Furler (2013). From the deck to the mast up. Beneteau designed the 42cc with the staysail as an optional extra so the mast mounting and deck reinforcements are all original factory installations.
Mast / Rigging
Alloy mast and boom, Stainless 1 x 19 wire standing rigging replaced 2019, and checked / tested in 2023. Spinnaker pole
Deck Gear
Four lewmar winches in cockpit, all within easy reach.
Stern Davits for Tender storage,
Lofrans electric anchor winch
Stern Davits for Tender storage,
Lofrans electric anchor winch
Remarks
Albatross has proven to be a very comfortable and safe passage maker.
She has been very well maintained and presents in very good condition.
This particular centre cockpit model is quite a rare find within the Australian market complete with such an extensive inventory, and with many new and upgraded components.
She is being sold as a turn key cruising yacht right down to the pots and pans, spares and manchester, (if required).
NOTE:-
Albatross was hauled out for cleaning, anti-fouling and hull polishing during February 2025, in preparation for selling.
The yacht is currently in Cairns, but iit is intended to be in Magnetic island from about 10th Aug through to the end of Magnetic Island race week (Sept. 3rd)
Contact David Lowther - 0421-408487 (mob) or Nicola Wright -0421- 888789 (mob)
email David at gmail. Com for a more detailed PDF document and photos
She has been very well maintained and presents in very good condition.
This particular centre cockpit model is quite a rare find within the Australian market complete with such an extensive inventory, and with many new and upgraded components.
She is being sold as a turn key cruising yacht right down to the pots and pans, spares and manchester, (if required).
NOTE:-
Albatross was hauled out for cleaning, anti-fouling and hull polishing during February 2025, in preparation for selling.
The yacht is currently in Cairns, but iit is intended to be in Magnetic island from about 10th Aug through to the end of Magnetic Island race week (Sept. 3rd)
Contact David Lowther - 0421-408487 (mob) or Nicola Wright -0421- 888789 (mob)
email David at gmail. Com for a more detailed PDF document and photos
ABOUT THE SELLER
David Lowther
Cairns
QLD 4879 Australia
QLD 4879 Australia