Folkes 42 Steel Bluewater Cruiser – Turn-key Pacific Liveaboard
Now Priced to Sell! - Location: Vuda Marina, Fiji
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:
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.
For sale with DBY Boat Sales Pittwater Office in Newport. Please call +61 2 9999 3311 for an inspection. For additional high-resolution photos and detailed inventory, please email sales@dbyboatsales.com.au.
| Price | : $70,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Price Base | : $70,000 |
| Brand | : David Folkes |
| Model | : 42 Custom Ocean Cruiser |
| Length | : 12.80 Meters |
| Year | : 2006 |
| Category | : Sail |
| Hull Type | : Steel |
| Hull Style | : Single |
| Power Type | : Sail |
| Type Of Sales | : Dealer |
| Engine Make | : Beta Marine |
| Engine Type | : Diesel |
| Condition | : Used |
| State | : International |
| Suburb | : Fiji |
| Surveyed | : May 2024 |
| HIN Number | : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| Stock Number | : INCM423433 |
| 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 |
| Dry Weight (kgs) | : 1 kgs |
| 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 intgrated 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 |
| EGC Price | : $70,000 |
