Catalina 42 MK II
Magic - 2006 Catalina 42 MkII, Hull #937
Magic is a well-travelled and comprehensively equipped Catalina 42 MkII with an excellent ownership history and a specification developed for safe, comfortable and independent blue-water cruising.
Originally purchased by a UK businessman, Magic was shipped directly to Europe and imported with VAT paid. Under her first owner she enjoyed relatively light, seasonal Mediterranean use and was stored ashore in Turkey during the off-season.
Her second owner purchased Magic in 2023 and undertook a significant program of upgrades and improvements. Already highly optioned from the Catalina factory, her equipment includes a Forespar Leisure Furl in-boom furling system, Vetus bow thruster and three Lewmar electric winches.
The current owners purchased Magic in the Canary Islands in 2024 before setting off on an extended ocean voyage. After crossing the Atlantic, they cruised extensively through the Caribbean and along the South American coast before transiting the Panama Canal in early 2026 and continuing westward across the Pacific to Fiji.
Throughout the voyage, Magic has been continuously maintained and further prepared for extended cruising. Recent improvements include 70 metres of new anchor chain and a new bimini and spray dodger in 2026, together with ongoing servicing and maintenance of her cruising systems.
With approximately 4,000 engine hours, Magic presents as a proven passagemaker rather than simply a coastal yacht. Her Catalina 42 MkII design combines a spacious and comfortable cruising interior with a practical deck layout, easily managed sail plan and the storage and systems required for extended time aboard.
With the arrival of their first grandchild, her owners' cruising plans have changed and Magic is now reluctantly offered for sale in Fiji.
Located at Vuda Marina, Fiji, Magic represents an opportunity to step aboard a proven, well-equipped blue-water cruising yacht that has already demonstrated her capabilities across the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific.
Magic is a well-travelled and comprehensively equipped Catalina 42 MkII with an excellent ownership history and a specification developed for safe, comfortable and independent blue-water cruising.
Originally purchased by a UK businessman, Magic was shipped directly to Europe and imported with VAT paid. Under her first owner she enjoyed relatively light, seasonal Mediterranean use and was stored ashore in Turkey during the off-season.
Her second owner purchased Magic in 2023 and undertook a significant program of upgrades and improvements. Already highly optioned from the Catalina factory, her equipment includes a Forespar Leisure Furl in-boom furling system, Vetus bow thruster and three Lewmar electric winches.
The current owners purchased Magic in the Canary Islands in 2024 before setting off on an extended ocean voyage. After crossing the Atlantic, they cruised extensively through the Caribbean and along the South American coast before transiting the Panama Canal in early 2026 and continuing westward across the Pacific to Fiji.
Throughout the voyage, Magic has been continuously maintained and further prepared for extended cruising. Recent improvements include 70 metres of new anchor chain and a new bimini and spray dodger in 2026, together with ongoing servicing and maintenance of her cruising systems.
With approximately 4,000 engine hours, Magic presents as a proven passagemaker rather than simply a coastal yacht. Her Catalina 42 MkII design combines a spacious and comfortable cruising interior with a practical deck layout, easily managed sail plan and the storage and systems required for extended time aboard.
With the arrival of their first grandchild, her owners' cruising plans have changed and Magic is now reluctantly offered for sale in Fiji.
Located at Vuda Marina, Fiji, Magic represents an opportunity to step aboard a proven, well-equipped blue-water cruising yacht that has already demonstrated her capabilities across the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific.
Region
South Pacific
Location
Fiji Vuda marina
Reference
Sb0005
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
2006
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Gerry Douglas Catalina Yachts
Builder
Catalina Yachts
Length
42' - 12.80m
Beam
13'10"
Draft
6'8"
Displacement
9299Kgs
Keel / Ballast
Lead
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Well maintained Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
54
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
3267
Fuel Consumption
2-4LPH
Max Speed
8Knots
Cruise Speed
7Knots
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive
Thrusters
Yes
Genset
Portable 3250w 120/240AC
Fuel
174l
Accommodation
Magic offers the spacious and practical accommodation for which the Catalina 42 MkII is well known, providing an excellent balance between comfortable liveaboard cruising and genuine offshore practicality.
The interior is warm and inviting, with extensive timber joinery, excellent natural light and ventilation, and generous headroom throughout. The main saloon provides comfortable seating around a large dining table, with plenty of storage for extended cruising.
The well-equipped galley is conveniently positioned for use both underway and at anchor, offering generous preparation space, refrigeration and excellent storage.
Sleeping accommodation is provided in comfortable private cabins with additional berths available in the saloon when required. The owner's cabin provides good storage and ventilation, while the guest accommodation is well suited to visiting family or additional crew.
Practical heads and shower facilities, numerous opening hatches and ports, and excellent storage throughout make Magic particularly well suited to extended cruising and living aboard.
Overall, the Catalina 42 MkII provides a remarkably spacious interior for a 42-foot yacht, and Magic presents as a comfortable, capable cruising home ready for her next owners.
The interior is warm and inviting, with extensive timber joinery, excellent natural light and ventilation, and generous headroom throughout. The main saloon provides comfortable seating around a large dining table, with plenty of storage for extended cruising.
The well-equipped galley is conveniently positioned for use both underway and at anchor, offering generous preparation space, refrigeration and excellent storage.
Sleeping accommodation is provided in comfortable private cabins with additional berths available in the saloon when required. The owner's cabin provides good storage and ventilation, while the guest accommodation is well suited to visiting family or additional crew.
Practical heads and shower facilities, numerous opening hatches and ports, and excellent storage throughout make Magic particularly well suited to extended cruising and living aboard.
Overall, the Catalina 42 MkII provides a remarkably spacious interior for a 42-foot yacht, and Magic presents as a comfortable, capable cruising home ready for her next owners.
Cabins
Two private cabins
Berths
Sleeps up to 6
Galley
Magic features a spacious and practical galley designed for comfortable cruising and extended periods aboard. Well positioned within the main saloon, the galley provides generous bench space, excellent storage and a secure working area when underway.
The layout incorporates a stainless-steel sink, gimballed stove with oven, refrigeration and ample cupboards and lockers for provisions, cookware and galley equipment. Good natural light and ventilation, combined with the Catalina 42 MkII's generous interior volume, create a bright and functional space.
A well-designed cruising galley that works equally well preparing meals at anchor or while making an offshore passage.
The layout incorporates a stainless-steel sink, gimballed stove with oven, refrigeration and ample cupboards and lockers for provisions, cookware and galley equipment. Good natural light and ventilation, combined with the Catalina 42 MkII's generous interior volume, create a bright and functional space.
A well-designed cruising galley that works equally well preparing meals at anchor or while making an offshore passage.
Refrigeration
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Stove
3 Burner
Water Maker
Yes
Hotwater System
Yes
Shower
3
Toilet
Manual
Entertainment
Stereo
Dinghy
Avon Inflatable
Outboard
6 Hp Suzuki
Covers
Full bimini and dodger
Ground Tackle
Rockner 25 with 70m new chain
Safety Gear
Magic has been equipped for extended bluewater cruising and ocean passages, with safety equipment selected accordingly. Her inventory includes offshore safety and emergency equipment, lifejackets, harness and tether arrangements, emergency signalling equipment, fire extinguishers and bilge pumping systems.
Bilge Pumps
Manual and Electric
Life Raft
Yes Needs Service
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
3
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Extinguishers
Electrics
New House batteries 2025 New Engine start battery 2026 3x 340w solar
Electronics
Magic's electronics and navigation equipment includes Raymarine systems throughout, including a 9-inch Raymarine Axiom chartplotter/GPS, Raymarine radar, Raymarine AIS, a Raymarine autopilot, Raymarine depth, speed and wind instruments, a Raymarine VHF radio, and Raymarine satellite communications equipment. Together, these systems provide a comprehensive and reliable navigation package for coastal cruising and extended offshore passages.
Sail Inventory
Genoa Main and Staysail
Mast / Rigging
Alloy mast with Lesurefurl boom Standing Rigging June2023
Deck Gear
3 electric winches
Remarks
Magic is a well-proven Catalina 42 MkII with an impressive cruising history and a strong inventory of upgrades undertaken by her recent owners. Originally lightly and seasonally used in the Mediterranean, she has since been prepared for serious passagemaking and has successfully crossed both the Atlantic and Pacific.
She combines the comfortable accommodation and easy handling for which the Catalina 42 is renowned with the equipment and practical improvements required for extended bluewater cruising. Her Leisure Furl boom furling, bow thruster and electric winches make her particularly manageable for a cruising couple, while her generous interior provides an excellent platform for extended living aboard.
Now lying at Vuda Marina, Fiji, Magic represents an excellent opportunity for a new owner to step aboard a capable, comfortable and proven cruising yacht, ideally positioned to continue exploring the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand or beyond.
She combines the comfortable accommodation and easy handling for which the Catalina 42 is renowned with the equipment and practical improvements required for extended bluewater cruising. Her Leisure Furl boom furling, bow thruster and electric winches make her particularly manageable for a cruising couple, while her generous interior provides an excellent platform for extended living aboard.
Now lying at Vuda Marina, Fiji, Magic represents an excellent opportunity for a new owner to step aboard a capable, comfortable and proven cruising yacht, ideally positioned to continue exploring the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand or beyond.
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