Swanson 42 1979, SHIRALEE exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.
The Swanson 42 has a reputation as a solid cruising boat. Shiralee is 46 years old and 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. Recent antifoul in May 2026.
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 will reap the cruising rewards that Swanson yachts are famous for.
The December 2025 out of water survey is available on request.
Inspections welcome.
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 | : $55,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Price Base | : $55,000 |
| Brand | : Swanson |
| Model | : 42 |
| Length | : 12.80 Meters |
| 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 | : New |
| State | : New South Wales |
| Suburb | : NEWPORT |
| Surveyed | : December 2025 |
| Registration Expiry Date | : 01/08/2026 |
| HIN Number | : AUWWA139452GP5 |
| Stock Number | : DBY00284 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dinghy | : No |
| Covers | : Boom cover, boom tent, cockpit cover, UV strip on Genoa |
| Ground Tackle | : 45m |
| GPS | : Raymarine |
| Has Navigation Lights | : Yes |
| Number of Life Jackets | : 6 |
| Remarks | : Swanson 42 is a well known blue water classic yacht. Inspections welcome. |
| Vessel Name | : SHIRALEE |
| Anti-foul | : May 2026 |
| EGC Price | : $55,000 |
