HUNTER 42 PASSAGE CC
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.5 ft |
| LWL | 38 ft |
| Beam | 14 ft |
| Draft | 4.92 ft |
| Displacement | 24,000 lb |
| Ballast | 5,724.3 lb |
| Material | 40’12.19 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 55.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 47.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 16 ft |
| Mainsail | 841.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 444 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 754.8 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 90.1 L |
| Fuel | 49.9 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the HUNTER 42 PASSAGE CC
S.A.(reported) includes main + 130% furling genoa.
The Hunter 42 Passage CC is a 42.5 ft cruising sailboat designed by the Hunter Design Team and built by Hunter Marine (USA) from 1989–1997. While the exact number of hulls built is unknown, this model represents a significant portion of Hunter's late-80s to mid-90s production, offering a balance of coastal comfort and offshore capability.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for short-to-medium offshore passages, particularly those who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling over high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 24000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.95, the Hunter 42 Passage CC demonstrates solid offshore stability and seaworthiness, though its fin keel and moderate ballast ratio suggest it is best suited for protected waters and moderate offshore conditions rather than extreme heavy-weather voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the same era include the Beneteau 423 and the Tartan 4200, as they share similar displacement, beam, and a focus on comfortable cruising with moderate performance.
Direct variant of the HUNTER 42 PASSAGE CC
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
25 listings · boat years 1990–1997 · median $79,900
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 42.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the HUNTER 42 PASSAGE CC, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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