Swanson 42

Swanson 42 1979, SHIRALEE, is an immaculate Swanson exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

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The Swanson 42 has a reputation as a solid cruising boat. Shiralee is 46 years old and now needs an owner keen on a new project or ideally living aboard a boat that needs some care and attention. This boat presents opportunity to the right owner. The sum of the restoration on this boat so far makes her arguably worth more than the current asking price. But she does need some work. Parts of the deck core need replacing as does the PSS seal. 

The current list of improvements include: the exterior of the hull has been resprayed by Beashalls, the galley has been refitted ( new stove and fridge freezer), all electrics have been upgraded by Aquatronics and lithium batteries have been fitted.

All work on the boat has been catalogued and there a three folders on board showing dates and inventory of work  done and parts installed.

The layout of the boat is ideal for someone looking to liveaboard …there is ample water capacity (555 litres in recently added stainless steel tanks), hot water from a recently installed hot water system …a large aft owners cabin, a work bench with vice and ample storage in the forepeak/chain locker. The sails appear in good condition and there is an inventory of gear (including stainless steel gas bottles ) that is genuinely impressive.

Shiralee is worth a look for the right buyer who is prepared to do the work to reap the cruising rewards that Swanson yachts are famous for.

A November 2025 out of water survey is available.

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: $69,000 Reduced! AUD
Price Base: $69,000 Reduced!
Brand: Swanson
Model: 42
Length: 42.00 Feet
Year: 1979
Category: Cruising Yacht
Hull Type: GRP
Hull Style: Single
Power Type: Sail
Type Of Sales: Dealer
Engine Make: Isuzu
Engine Type: Diesel
Condition: Used
State: New South Wales
Suburb: NEWPORT
Registration Expiry Date: 28/08/2024
HIN Number: AUWWA139452GP5
Stock Number: DBY00041
Registration Number: ZA907N
Designer : Swanson Bros
Builder : Swanson Bros
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 555
Hull Construction Material : GRP
Hull Type : GRP
Deck Construction Material : GRP over Timber
Country Origin : Australia
Length (feet) : 42 feet
Length (m) : 12.8 m
Length Waterline (m) : 10.5 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 12ft 4 inches
Beam/Width (m) : 3.8 m
Draft (m) : 1.8 m
Keel/Ballast : Full, encapsulated, no keel bolts
Dry Weight (kgs) : 14000 kgs
Number of Helms : 1 x Wheel with autopilot
Displacement : 16,000
Colour : White
Engine Notes : Date of last service: circa November 2023
Number Of Engines : One primary
Engine Standard : Isuzu Diesel
Stroke : 4
Engine Hours : 1,600
Horse Power (hp) : 67
Drive Type : Shaft with dripless seal
Engine Room : Under cockpit area, heat and sound insulated with great access to all sides
Number of Batteries : 400AH
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 3
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 425
Propeller : 3 Blade
Steering System : Raymarine ST6002 Smart pilot
Bow Thruster : No
Accommodation Notes : Super warm and cosy environment down below with loads of warm timbers and varnished areas.
Number of Berths : 7
Number of Showers : 1
Shower Type : Electric
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : Electric
Holding Tank (L) : 1
Galley Notes : Inline galley, well laid out with abundant storage areas and prep space, large fridge, fully stocked and ready for her next cook up.
Stove : Gleaming Broadwater 2 Burner stove and oven, gas compliant.
Refrigeration : 1 deep chest style fridge with dual opening lids.
Number of Freezers : 1
Number of Sinks : 1
Bilge Pump : Johnson L2200 heavy duty pump
Deck Gear : Various/Ronstan, Stainless BBQ rail mounted, internal work bench adjacent to engine room with vice and tools.
Mast/Rigging : 10 + years of age on standing rigging. Aluminium mast and boom, in mast main furling
Sail Inventory : Main, Yankee, Staysail, MPS, Genoa, Jib. Age of Sails: 10 years + note some are virtually un-used.
Electrics : 400W Solar, 400AH Lithium Battery. Victron BMS. Victron Inverter Charger 12V 12/2000/80-30. Victron Solar Controller, Xantrex battery monitoring meter.
Electronics Navigation : Raymarine Chart Plotter AIS RX
Covers : Boom cover, boom tent, cockpit cover, UV strip on Genoa
Ground Tackle : 45m
GPS : Raymarine
Number of Life Jackets : 6
Remarks : Swanson 42 is awell known blue water classic yacht
Vessel Name : SHIRALEE
Anti-foul : 2024
EGC Price : $74,000

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