Cartwright 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Cutter

LOA

42' · 12.8 m

Displ.

23,500 lbs · 10,659 kg

First year

1976

The Cartwright 42 is a quintessential example of the "blue water" cruiser philosophy that dominated the custom and semicustom boatbuilding scene in the Pacific Northwest during the late 1970s and 1980s. Designed by the renowned Ted Brewer, the vessel was primarily constructed by Cartwright Yachts in Richmond, British Columbia. Built mostly in steel—though some aluminum hulls were produced—the Cartwright 42 was engineered for extreme durability and longrange selfsufficiency. It represents a period when offshore sailors prioritized hull integrity and directional stability over the lightweight, highvolume designs of the modern era. The boat is often identified by its rugged aesthetic, frequently featuring a cutter rig and a traditional transom that signals its intent as a serious passagemaker.