Beneteau Oceanis 42 CC Australian Registered

2002 Beneteau Oceanis 42CC - Australian Registered Proven Bluewater Cruiser

Kanyaka offers the ideal combination of comfort, safety, and proven offshore capability. Designed by Beneteau for serious cruising couples and liveaboards, the sought-after Centre Cockpit layout provides excellent protection at sea, generous accommodation, and outstanding storage for extended voyages.

With a remarkable ownership history spanning the Atlantic, Caribbean, Pacific, and now Australia, Kanyaka has been carefully upgraded and continuously maintained by dedicated owners. Her recent refit program has transformed her into a highly capable long-range cruising yacht ready for her next adventure.

Ownership History
2003 - 2013 | First Owner (United Kingdom & Caribbean)
Purchased new in the United Kingdom in 2003, Kanyaka successfully completed an Atlantic crossing to Barbados before enjoying light private cruising throughout the Caribbean.

2013 - 2022 | Second Owner (Barbados)
Privately owned and maintained in Barbados, cruising locally throughout the Caribbean region.

2022 - Present | Current Australian Owner
Acquired by the current Australian owner in early 2022, Kanyaka underwent a refit and systems upgrade program in preparation for long-range ocean passagemaking.

Refit & Upgrades (Grenada - 2022)
Significant investment was made to modernise the vessel and enhance offshore reliability, including:

Complete navigation and instrument package
Hydraulic autopilot
New standing rigging
Profurl headsail furler
Rocna anchor
Victron solar power system
Custom solar arch with integrated dinghy davits
New dodger, bimini, and full canvas enclosure
Watermaker
Inverter installation

2024 | Pacific Crossing
Following her upgrades, Kanyaka successfully completed a Pacific crossing, demonstrating her seaworthiness, reliability, for offshore cruising.

Recent Improvements (2025)
Following importation to Australia, further substantial upgrades were completed, including:

Australian import documentation completed
Topsides repainted
Fresh antifoul application
Additional solar panels installed
New anchor chain
Lifelines replaced
240V electrical system upgraded to fully integrate inverter operation
New cutlass bearing
New dripless shaft seal
Cassette/composting toilet installation

Whether your plans involve coastal cruising, liveaboard life, or bluewater adventures throughout the Pacific and beyond, Kanyaka presents an opportunity to acquire a ocean-proven Beneteau Oceanis 42CC.