Used Alpa 42 Sailboats for Sale

The Alpa 42, a robust ketch launched in 1973 by the Italian Alpa Yachts shipyard, represents a significant chapter in fiberglass yacht construction. Designed by the renowned American naval architecture firm Sparkman & Stephens, this vessel was conceived as a capable and comfortable cruiser, embodying the builder's commitment to quality and pioneering use of composite materials in larger yachts. With a length overall of just under 40 feet, the Alpa 42 aimed to provide a solid platform for extended voyaging, blending traditional aesthetics with modern construction techniques of its era.