1989 Catalina 42' (12.80 m) 42
KEMAH, Texas, United States
Cool Runnings
The 1989 Catalina 42 delivers the sought‑after 3‑cabin Pullman layout, a spacious salon, reliable systems, and proven cruising performance. With generous accommodations and Catalina’s renowned build quality, it’s an ideal choice for comfortable family cruising or extended adventures.3 Cabin, 2 Head,
Flag of Registry: United States
- Sloop / Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: CTYT0044A989
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| New Anti-Fouling Paint |
| 2- 300 amp hr Lithium Batteries |
| Victron Energy MultiPlus-II Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger |
| New 9,000 btu Air unit |
| Solar Power |
| Notable Upgrades: Electrical and Mechanical Victron Energy MultiPlus-II Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger 12/3000/120-50 120V with Cerbo-S GX monitor < Solar Panels, Recent Mainsail Tides Sail Track, 11/2026 Bottom Paint. |
| Tenders: Achilles HB-270AL Aluminum RIB 8' 10" Boat Mercury 3.5 Hp |
| Date Listed: 03/06/2026 |
Great Price $88,900.00
$ 89,900 USD
€ 77,576 Euros
$ 123,542 CAD
£ 67,083 GBP
Description
3 Cabin 2 Head with Pullman Layout
New Mainsail 2021
New Tides Marine Strong Track system 2021
Garmin Chartplotter and Radar
New Standing Rigging 2013
Cool Runnings is an excellent example of the iconic Catalina 42. She features the hard to find 3 cabin, 2 head layout with an excellent salon, a pullman master suite with private head forward and 2 large guest cabins.
Her exterior shows well and she has good electronics. Contact the listing broker to set up a time to see Cool Runnings.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: CTYT0044A989
Official Number: 1237612
LOA: 42' (12.80 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1989
Beam: 13' 10''
Draft Max: 4' 10''
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Finish: Gelcoat
Hull Shape: Displacement
Fuel Tank: 39 Gallons (147.63 Liters)
Fresh Water: 111 Gallons (420.18 Liters)
Displacement: 20500 lbs
CE Certified: Yes
Classification: A
MCA Certified: Yes
Builder: Catalina Yachts
Tender HIN: ACH00161F22
Tender Registration: TX-2343-KS
Tender Title: B202512190931
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 4JHBE
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 44.00
- Power KW: 32.81
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1289.00
- Hours Date: 02-16-2026
Full Details
Electrical and Mechanical
- Victron Energy Multi Plus-II Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger 12/3000/120-50 120V
- 2–300-amp Lithium Batteries
- Two 130-watt solar panels
- 120 Amp alternator
- 4 House batteries, 1 engine start battery
- LED lighting throughout
- New starter 2022
- New stainless steel mixing elbow November 2020
- New stainless steel heat exchanger 2020
- New shaft seal 2022
- Engine serviced 2022
- Gauges for engine (not dummy lights)
- New water heater 2018
- New propane line and external propane installation to meet current codes
- 2 Recent electric bilge pumps
- 1 Manual Bilge Pump
- New faucets 2022
Electronics
- NavPods for helm electronics
- New Garmin 8610 chartplotter 2021
- Garman radar mounted on mast
- VHF near helm
- Raytheon 6000+ autopilot
- Raymarine ST60+ wind
- Raytheon ST60 tridata
- Compass at helm
Hull, Deck and Cockpit
- New Magma propane BBQ (never used)
- Factory stern pulpit seats
- SnapIt folding cockpit table
- SnapIt phone/handheld VHF holder at helm
- Bimini with dodger. Dodger has stainless steel grab handles on the exterior
- Garhauer davit/crane for dinghy motor
- Outboard mount on transom
- LifeSling
- 2 Dorades on cabin top
Ground Tackle
- Manson Supreme primary anchor
- Fortress secondary anchor
- Electric windlass
Sails and Sail Handling Equipment
- New Mainsail 2021
- New genoa 2018 (reported by previous owner)
- New Tides Marine Strong Track system 2021
- 2 Lewmar 52 self-tailing primary winches
- 2 Lewmar 40 self-tailing cabin top winches
- Recent Garhauer genoa cars
- Garhauer Main traveler with Garhauer blocks
- Stack pack with lazy jacks for mainsail 2021
- New running rigging 2020
- New boom sheaves 2020
- Standing rigging tune in fall of 2022
- Rigid boom vang
Galley
- Frigoboat refrigeration system
- Gimbaled 3-burner Force 10 stove with oven
- Large stainless steel sink ( 2025) with pressure hot and cold water
- Microwave
- Drawers, lockers, and a lot of counter space
Accommodations
The salon features an L-shape settee to port with additional centerline seating. The centerline seat has a comfortable cushioned back rest and a hand hold on the opposite side. A custom-built cherry table is in the middle of the seating. Two panels in the table can fold up for easy access to seating. Ships clock, barometer and a DC powered Caframo fan are mounted on the forward bulkhead. An additional DC fan is on the aft bulkhead. Wood staving both to port and starboard lend a feeling of warmth and comfort. New laminate flooring was recently installed.
The fully appointed galley is opposite the salon to starboard. The nav station is to port of the companionway and has an aft-facing nav desk and a large TV.
Forward of the salon is the master suite with a pullman berth to port, drawers, lockers and a seat to starboard. The private master head is forward with a separate shower, electric commode and vanity.
The aft starboard guest cabin has a large berth, locker, two opening ports and a cushioned seat. The aft port guest cabin also has a large berth, locker, cushioned seat and two opening ports.
The guest head is to starboard of the companionway and has a full vanity, manual commode and a wet shower.
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
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Yacht Sales
Waterford Harbor Marina
800 Mariners Drive
Pier 6/7
Kemah Texas 77565 United States
Office: 1-281-334-65000
Fax: 1-866-311-4877
Direct: 281 734 7703
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Email: josh@littleyachtsales.com
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