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Beneteau 42 "Kipper Kite"

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Hull Specifications Engine & Electrical
bulletYear:  1997 (like new condition)
bulletBright daylight interior through side and ceiling windows
bulletAft cockpit sloop
bulletModified wing keel
bulletLOA:  42' 6"
bulletLWL:  35' 9"
bulletBeam:  13' 6"
bulletDraft:  5' 11"
bulletDisplacement:  18,000 lbs
bulletMast Height:  60' above water line
bullet50HP Yanmar diesel engine
bulletCruising speed:  7.5 knots (2400 rpm @1gph)
bulletFeathering Maxprop (high performance/backs easily)
bullet7 batteries (1 dedicated for start, 6 for house bank) provide 300 available amps.  Batteries new in 2006.
bulletAutomatic battery charger
bulletInverter
bullet30 amp shorepower
bullet12v "cellular" plugs at helm and nav station
bulletBOSE interior entertainment surround sound system with separate cockpit amplified speakers. 
bulletAM/FM CD/Stereo with MP3/iPod input
bulletTV/VCR/DVD
Accommodations Galley
bullet3 cabin/2 head model.  Aft cabins have 6' 5" head room in dressing area.  Forward cabin has 6' 5" head room plus settee and en suite head.  All mattresses are made with premium comfort foam (new in 2006).
bulletBright open pear wood interior with view to starboard and port through hull and cabin windows.
bulletWebasto diesel forced-air heat (new 2008) with a separate thermostat for the forward cabin.
bulletSleeps 8 in 3 cabins and dinette (convertible).  Most comfortable for 6.
bulletPremium foam salon cushions (new in 2006)
bulletTwo heads, both with showers.
bulletEno 2 burner propane stove with oven
bullet12v refrigeration (with area for maintaining frozen food)
bulletHot/Cold pressure water system
bulletMicrowave
bulletDouble SS sink
bulletSS propane BBQ mounted on stern rail (new 2008)
bulletSee inventory above for complete galley equipment listing.
Navigation Mast, sails, rigging & deck
bulletRaymarine radar/color chart plotter at helm
bulletRaymarine radar/chart plotter at nav station
bulletAutopilot
bulletVHF
bulletRaymarine knotmeter
bulletRaymarine depthsounder
bulletRaymarine wind speed/direction
bulletMobri radar reflector mounted near top of shroud
bulletFully battened mainsail to maximize performance.
bulletEasy mainsail reefing from cockpit (2 slab reefs).
bulletLazy jacks
bullet150% genoa with roller furling (new 2008)
bulletAll lines led aft to cockpit
bullet Asymmetrical cruising spinnaker with sock available on request with spinnaker resume
bulletElectric anchor windlass
bulletPrimary anchor:  Bruce, with 130' chain and 150' rode
bulletSecondary anchor:  Fortress, with 20' chain and 150' rode
bulletAnchor wash down system
bulletDodger and connecting bimini (new 2006)
bulletCockpit cushions (new 2008)
bulletFolding cockpit table (new 2006)
bullet11' Sea Eagle inflatable dinghy with 2 seats (accommodates 4 comfortably)
bulletOptional ($90/week) available 2HP Honda outboard
bulletRetracting swim platform for easy access to dinghy
bulletCockpit shower
bulletStern rail pilot seats with cushions
Comments Tankage
Enjoy first class cruising under sail or power.  Kipper Kite is a Beneteau First Series performance cruiser that is both fast and comfortable.  Sails 8-9 knots in 15-20 knots of wind.  After a day of fun and sailing relax to music or DVD on the BOSE surround sound system.  Sleep soundly on premium comfortable mattresses in the bright pear wood interior, open salon, excellent equipped European galley.  Easy entry/exit to dinghy or stern tie dock via retracting transom swim step.  The inviting spacious salon and 3 cabins/2heads welcome family and friends.  Please treat her like your own with care and respect.  We thank you for taking good care of our girl.  ~David and Judy Spencer.  
bulletFuel:  40 gallons
bulletWater:  160 gallons
bulletHolding:  yes
 

Weekly Charter Rate

Prime: $2975
Shoulder: $2600
Off-season: $2225

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Dinette
Galley
Nav Station
  
Starboard and Port Aft Cabins
 
Forward Cabin Pullman Berth and Settee
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Forward Head

Aft Head

    
Cockpit table folded (left) and unfolded (right)
Chart plotter now mounted at helm.

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