42’ Passport

• Built  in 1986
• Located in MD

• $ 184,500 (US)

"The Valiant 42" is an exceptionally spacious and comfortable boat. Known as a classic, traditional, double ended offshore yacht, designed and built for circum-navigating in comfort and safety, the Passport 42’ is a proven "go anywhere", liveaboard cruising yacht.

Headroom throughout is extra spacious. "The Valiant 42" is styled with the heritage of the finest features found in the most sought after yachting accommodations; bright, exceptionally well ventilated with 2 dorades, 5 opening hatches and 15-screened opening, stainless steel ports with curtains and shades. The interior is finished in the finest furniture quality Teak, all bulkheads are solid teak staving, all cabinetry is solid teak with teak louvered locker doors throughout. Teak ceilings against the hull, including inside lockers, white Formica countertops and cabin sides, removable gloss white overhead panels and a teak and holly cabin sole, of selected Burmese teak, throughout. The hull is well insulated by virtue of construction and the Passport 42’ is perhaps best known for the tremendous capacity for storage aboard.

The interior of "The Valiant 42" features a functional tri-cabin layout with large forward and aft staterooms and a spacious central salon, plus a good sized head with separate shower compartment.

Forward of the V-berth, there is access to a large, divided chain/rode locker with additional storage, through teak doors. The forward stateroom utilizes virtually the full beam of the yacht for an exceptionally open and roomy layout. With various lockers, hanging locker, extensive shelving, and numerous other detailed amenities, "The Valiant 42" provides a gracious lifestyle for extended periods aboard, her interior is truly stunning...she is in every way, a serious bluewater passagemaking yacht.

Across from the nav station and directly aft of the main salon is the classic "wrap around" offshore safe, designed galley that will delight the gourmet, whether at sea or dockside. There is generous cabinet & counter space, deep double stainless steel sinks, a Mariner 4 burner, gimbaled stainless steel propane stove w/oven and broiler, hot & cold pressure water, fresh water pump, oversized ice box capacity, storage racks, built in cutting board, large cupboards, dry bin storage and drawers. The galley tends to be the focal point onboard "The Valiant 42", amongst fellow sailors, it’s design and amenities, being much sought after. Just aft of the galley, is the master stateroom, with large pullman style berth, which is over six and a half feet in length. There are lots of drawers and locker storage in this comfortable cabin and a 2nd, courtesy head under the ensuite seating cushion. Additionally, there are 2 opening ports and an overhead hatch for excellent ventilation.

Refrigeration Reconditioned Spring 1998 - 2 Complete

Uniden President MC 250 VHF Radio

Four Winds 200 Wind Generator - Tower Mounted

Above deck, the comfortable cockpit is self bailing with oversized scuppers, designed for safety and comfort in heavy weather sailing. The classic "T" shaped cockpit has high coaming for security and comfort in seating and is deep and well protected. You will note that here too, there is exceptional storage. Excellent visibility from all positions is consistent with the proven offshore features and capabilities that the sailing world expects for a bluewater passagemaker. The customizing of above deck area and extensive equipment is listed under "Deck and Cockpit" The offset companionway is to starboard and is one of the safest and easiest entries available in any sailboat also allowing for the oversized master stateroom to port.

The hull of "The Valiant 42" is hand laminated FRP with Airex foam core and was designed and built to meet ABS specifications. The house and deck are also cored for stiffness and insulation. The housetop and cockpit have molded in nonskid surfaces, while the outer side decks are overlaid with 5/8" teak planking, bedded in Thiokol. All deck hardware is installed by drilling and tapping into prepositioned and fiberglassed-in heavy duty backing plates. Ballast is internal cast iron bedded in chopped glass and resin and then fully encapsulated. Hull is configured as a heavy cruising fin and full skeg hung rudder.

Perkins 4-108 50HP new in 1990. Eng.Hr. Meter read

Barometer, Clock, Assorted Screws, Clamps, Electric Connectors, etc., "Like New" cushions & upholstery in main saloon, Master stateroom & nav seat. New curtains throughout. New Custom Innerspring Mattress in Master Cabin.

EXCLUSIONS: Pictures, photographs, all personal items, clothes, spices, food, pots and pans, bedding, tools, cassette tapes, charts, flags, carpets, books and any and all items not specifically listed do not convey upon sale!