Used Crowther 42 Sailboats for Sale

The Crowther 42, a quintessential example of the late Lock Crowther’s design philosophy, stands as a testament to the Australian multihull revolution that occurred during the final decades of the 20th century. Unlike the voluminous "condo-marans" of the modern era, the Crowther 42 was conceived with a primary focus on hydrodynamic efficiency, weight management, and offshore speed. Most hulls were constructed using advanced-for-the-time materials, often featuring strip-planked Western Red Cedar or foam-core composites vacuum-bagged with epoxy. This design represents a pivotal era where Lock Crowther, a pioneer in multihull safety and performance as noted by Multihulls World, moved toward more sophisticated hull shapes, including the early adoption of bulbous bows on some custom variants to reduce pitching. The Crowther 42 family includes the renowned Spindrift and Shockwave series, which were built both as high-performance cruisers and dedicated racers.