Folkes 42 Custom

Folkes 42 Steel Bluewater Cruiser - Turnkey Pacific Liveaboard

Now Priced to Sell!

Coastal Drifter is a proven 42' steel bluewater cruiser designed for serious offshore sailing and comfortable long-term living aboard.

Built in 2006 and having logged over 8,000 offshore miles from Canada to the South Pacific, she is a capable, ocean-tested vessel ideal for couples or adventurers ready to cruise now.

Why Coastal Drifter Stands Out:

Heavy-duty steel hull for strength and offshore confidence
Proven Pacific passagemaker
Fully equipped for liveaboard life
New Beta Marine diesel engine (well-maintained)
Solar power and cruising systems installed
Located in Fiji - begin your Pacific adventure immediately
She is being offered as a turnkey package including onboard equipment, tools, galley inventory, and cruising essentials -- making her a rare opportunity to step aboard and sail away without major additional investment.

For buyers seeking a strong, capable cruising platform at an accessible price point, Coastal Drifter represents exceptional value in today's market.

Serious inquiries invited. Owners are motivated and ready to transition to her next chapter.

A full out of water survey was carried out in Fiji (May 2024) and is available on request.

Specifications:

Designer : David Folkes
Builder : Douglas Gilroyd

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 400

Hull Construction Material : Steel
Hull Type : Keel/ Steel
Deck Construction Material : Steel

Country Origin : Canada

Length (feet) : 42 feet
Length (m) : 12.8 m
Length Waterline (m) : 12 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 13 feet
Beam/Width (m) : 4 m
Draft (m) : 2 m
Draft (feet) : 6 feet
Keel/Ballast : Steel full keel
Number of Helms : 1
Displacement : 18,000

Engine Notes : Beta Marine - Beta 60HP/45KW naturally aspirated diesel engine. Professionally installed in 2018, with PRM 260 C gearbox, 2:1 ratio, with new shaft and propeller.
Number Of Engines : 1
Engine Hours : 650
Horse Power (hp) : 60HP
Drive Type : Shaft. Fixed prop
Number of Batteries : 4.6V/ 2 banks 12v
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 2
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 400
Propeller : 3 blade VicProp
Steering System : HYD

Accommodation Notes : Forward Cabin: large double V ensuite lavatory and head. Drawers and closed shelving lockers. Aft Cabin: Single berth (or 2 children!) with deep storage area and 2-door 5-shelf wardrobe. Approx head room 6ft/1.8m The Head and Shower is co-located. There are 4 huge lockers to Accommodate linens, cleaning materials, shower necessities and lastly paper products.
Number of Berths : 5
Number of Showers : 1 - The fresh water shower is excellent with great water pressure. There is a T valve and retractable hose as the outside shower and fresh water deck wash
Shower Type : Enclosed head, fresh water
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : Jabsco Manual Pump - overboard or holding tank
Air Conditioning : Multple fans, AC and DC
Holding Tank (L) : 40

Galley Notes : U shape galley space, port side, double sink, ample counter space and spice rack storage, overhead cupboard, large window (fixed).
Stove : 3 burner / oven force 10
Refrigeration : 1 NovaCool
Number of Freezers : 1
Number of Sinks : Double

Entertainment and Appliances Notes : VHF fixed radio, ICOM M802 SSB with AM band. HDMI and USB ports.
Bilge Pump : Rule 2500 gal per minute
Deck Gear : SS dinhgy davits on stern 1 Barlow 30 winch PORT and STBDin cockpit jib car track on deck PORT and STBD Spinnaker turning blocks PORT and STBD

Mast/Rigging : Age of rigging: 10 years Aluminum Mast, 2 spreader levels, manual winch PORT and STBD SS. Wire standing rigging

Sail Inventory : Mainsail w Lazy Jacks and sunbrella sail cover 9 Oz Headsail 105% w integrated sunbrella strip (sail covered when furled), on Harken Mk4 furler ATN Storm headsail Spinnaker w/ ATN Sock Age of sails: 10 years

Electrics : Batteries (2 banks 2 x 6V 200AHr, replaced in 2018) Promariner 60A 3-bank Smart-charger, 110-220VAC Honda 2000i generator (13 amps at 120 VAC) 600W solar (5 panels) 400W Air 403 Wind generator with spare blades DC-AC 3000w inverter (110 VAC)

Electronics Navigation : Raymarine depth sounder Lowrance HDS7 chart plotter Sitex 24-mile Radar Uniden VHF fixed station Sitex AIS Transceiver (2023) Raymarine AC400 hydraulic Auto pilot Scanmar Auto-helm Wind vane self-steering ICOM 802 HF/SSB radio Cruising guides, books, charts, and equipment manuals Navigation tools EPIRB IslandTime Wifi router

Dinghy : AB aluminum bottom 9 ft. Outboard: 6HP/4.5KW Nissan 4-stroke NSF6B (2005)

Safety Gear : Liferaft Pack (certificate expired) Offshore Emergency Medical kit, incl small emergency Oxygen tank Waterproof Ditch bag for personal effects. Auto-inflating PFD (4) 2 Tethers double-hooks Liferaft - but needs certification

Covers : Hardtop dodger full and screened cockpit enclosure. Dinghy Chaps and cover Main sail cover (sunbrella)

Ground Tackle : Lofrans Tigres windlass, 400' / 120 m G4 10mm chain (196 ft / 60 m new in 2018)

Watermaker / De-Sal : Reverse Osmosis Watermaker (40 GPh) with non-proprietary parts. HP Pump & 110-220VAC motor new:

Radio : VHF
Number of Life Jackets : 6 inflatable PFD offshore 4 other

Remarks : Date rig last inspected: March 2023 Tankage Diesel: 140 gal / 530 lt Fresh water: 120 gal / 455 lt Black water: 30 gal /110 lt Lofrans Tigres windlass (rebuilt in August 2018) 400' / 120 m G4 chain (200 / 60 m new in 2018) Sea Anchor (parachute) with 200' Manila rode Rocna 73lb/33KG anchor CQR second anchor 35lb/16kg Stainless davits (built and installed in 2017) Hardtop dodger Full and screened cocpit enclosure Miscellaneous and General Items: - Various tools, hardware items, and fasteners, glues - Sail cover fabric - Sailrite sewing machine - 110AC Hooka and 50 ft hose - Snorkeling gear - Ship's Seal and rubber stamp kit - Fishing rods, spear guns, and hand fishing gear - 110AC wet/dry portable Vacuum cleaner - Lots of dry bags (various sizes) - Vacuum food sealer - Cruisers' book collection!

Vessel Name : COASTAL DRIFTER