The Nauticat 42 represents a pivotal shift in the lineage of the Finnish shipyard, Siltala Yachts. Introduced in the early 1990s and designed by Kaj Gustafsson, this model was engineered to bridge the gap between the traditional, heavy-displacement motorsailers like the iconic Nauticat 33 and the burgeoning demand for high-performance pilothouse sailing yachts. Unlike its predecessors, which often prioritized volume and motoring power over windward efficiency, the Nauticat 42 was conceived as a true blue-water cruiser capable of crossing oceans under sail while maintaining the brand's signature "dry-suit" sailing experience. According to the manufacturer's historical archives at Nauticat Yachts, the 42 was one of the most successful models in their "Pilothouse Sailing Yachts" range, blending a sleek underwater profile with a robust, hand-laid fiberglass hull that defined the brand's reputation for longevity.
Used Nauticat 42 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Nauticat
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Nauticat - Siltala Yachts
- Designer
- Kaj Gustafsson
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1995 - ??
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