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Beneteau 42 "Kipper Kite"

Special Offer for 2010:  For those who would like to charter a larger boat this year, or would simply appreciate a refresher, charter "Kipper Kite" for 7 days or longer and receive 2 days of free instruction (or 1 day if you prefer).  A $500 value and free to you! (Note:  If you prefer not to backtrack and return your instructor to Bellingham after 2 days, you are welcome to fly or ferry him back from Friday Harbor to Bellingham, both for $80.)

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Click here to read about Conor and Lydia's engagement aboard Kipper Kite!

Hull Specifications Engine & Electrical
bulletBright daylight interior
bulletLOA:  42' 6"
bulletLWL:  35' 9"
bulletBeam:  13' 6"
bulletDraft:  5' 11"
bulletWing keel
bulletDisplacement:  18,000 lbs
bulletMast Height:  60' above water line
bulletYear:  1997 (updated annually, with major upgrades for 2010)
bullet2010:  Stripped bottom paint and recoated with smooth performance paint.
bullet50HP Yanmar diesel engine
bulletCruising speed:  7.5 knots (2600 rpm @1gph)
bulletFeathering Maxprop (high performance/backs easily)
bulletHouse battery bank:  6 batteries provide 600 amp hours (300 useable)
bulletSeparate starting battery
bulletAutomatic battery charger
bulletInverter
bulletLink battery monitoring system
bullet30 amp shorepower
bullet12v "cellular" plugs at helm and nav station
bulletBOSE entertainment surround sound system with separate cockpit amplified speakers. 
bulletAM/FM CD/Stereo with MP3/iPod input and satellite stereo receiver (new 2009)
bulletFlatscreen TV (new 2010) with 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.
bulletBright open pear wood interior with view through hull and cabin windows.
bulletWebasto hydronic diesel forced-air heat (new 2009) with a separate thermostat for the forward cabin.
bulletSleeps 8 in 3 cabins and dinette (convertible).  Most comfortable for 6.
bulletNew (2010) premium foam salon cushions
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 stainless steel sinks
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
bulletICOM VHF
bulletRaymarine knotmeter
bulletRaymarine depthsounder
bulletRaymarine wind speed/direction
bulletMobri radar reflector mounted near top of shroud
bulletHandheld VHF for cockpit and dinghy
bulletNew (2010):  High-tech, fully-battened, carbon fiber mainsail to maximize performance.
bulletEasy mainsail reefing from cockpit (2 slab reefs).
bulletNew (2010):  "Lazy Bag" and "Lazy Jacks" for easy drop-in-and-zip mainsail stowage.
bullet150% genoa (new 2008) with roller furling
bulletAll lines led aft to cockpit
bullet Asymmetrical cruising spinnaker with sock available on request with spinnaker resume
bulletNew (2009): Lewmar H2 electric anchor windlass
bulletPrimary anchor:  35 lb Bruce, with 250' chain and 150' rode
bulletSecondary anchor:  Fortress, with 20' chain and 150' rode
bulletAnchor wash down system
bulletDodger (new clear view windows in 2009)
bulletRetractable bimini with optional full enclosure
bulletFour Sport-a-Seat full-back cockpit cushions (new 2008)
bulletFolding cockpit table
bullet11' inflatable dinghy with 2 seats (accommodates 4 comfortably)
bullet2HP 4-stroke Honda outboard for dinghy (no extra charge)
bulletRetracting swim platform for easy access to dinghy
bulletCockpit shower
bulletStern rail pilot seats with cushions
bulletNew (2009): Fender Step inflatable boarding step/fender.
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.  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:  28 gallons in two stainless steel tanks, both with monitors (New 2009)
 

Weekly Charter Rate

Prime: $3175
Shoulder: $2775
Off-season: $2375

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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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