2000 Ricker 42' (12.80 m) 42 Classic
Key West, Florida, United States
GYPSY
Solid, exceptionally built 2000 Ricker 42 Classic GYPSY is a US built trawler built in Bradenton, Florida. With her two-centerline queen berth state rooms, two ample sized heads with separate shower stalls, a spacious salon and galley down with full size refrigerator/freezer GYPSY is ready to cruis
Flag of Registry: United States
Port of Registry: Key West
- Trawlers / Flybridge
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- FRP Hull
- HIN/IMO: RIX42159G900
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| 2-Stateroom/2-Head |
| New Electronics |
| Full-Size Fridge |
| Dingy Davit |
| New AC's |
| Notable Upgrades: Rebuilt Turbo, New Exhaust Elbow, New Bottom Paint |
| Date Listed: 04/26/2026 |
$ 159,000 USD
€ 135,630 Euros
$ 217,496 CAD
£ 117,481 GBP
Description
Introducing the Ricker 42 Classic, a remarkable US built trawler built in 2000, boasting an overall length of 42 feet. This well-crafted vessel features a durable fiberglass hull, ensuring both strength and stability on the water. Powered by a robust MTU OM366LA inboard diesel engine, delivering 320 horsepower, it offers a cruising speed of 8 knots and a maximum hull speed of 13 knots, making it an excellent choice for leisurely voyages. The GYPSY is designed for comfort with two cabins and two heads, providing ample space for relaxation and privacy. Equipped with an electric windlass, it enhances the ease of anchoring, allowing for smooth transitions during your adventures. This used trawler combines classic design with modern functionality, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned sailors and newcomers alike. Experience the joy of cruising with the Ricker 42 Classic, where every journey becomes a memorable escape.
With recent yard work and upgrades completed GYPSY is cruise ready for the Bahamas or Florida Keys! And, with MOTIVATED Sellers, GYPSY can be yours!
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: RIX42159G900
Official Number: 1116926
LOA: 42' (12.80 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2000
Documented Year: 1999
Beam: 14' 4''
Draft Max: 3' 6''
Cabins: 2
Queen Berths: 2
Full Beam Master: Yes
Heads: 2
Maximum Speed: 13 Knots
Cruise Speed: 8 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: FRP
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 19' 6''
Fuel Tank: 410 Gallons (1552.02 Liters)
Fresh Water: 175 Gallons (662.45 Liters)
Holding Tank: 45 Gallons (170.34 Liters)
Gross Tonnage: 25
Displacement: 23000 lbs
Builder: Ricker
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: MTU (Mercedes Benz)
- Engine Model: MTU OM366LA
- Engine Year: 2000
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 320.00
- Power KW: 238.62
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3600.00
- Hours Date: 08-28-2025
- Serial Number: 376.911-510-441716
- Engine Location: Middle
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Onan
- Generator Model: MDKAL/66904A
- Generator KW: 8.00
- Generator Hours: 1899
- Generator Date Hours Recorded: 08/28/2025
Full Details
RECENT WORK & UPGRADES
- New Bottom Paint 10/2025
- Updated Various Eng. Room Electrical (wiring, switches) 11/2025
- New AC S/W Pump 11/2025
- New Battery Charger 11/2025
- New Exhaust elbow 02-2026
- Turbocharger Rebuilt 01/2026
- New IsoTemp Water Heater 02-2026
- Main Engine Serviced 03/2026
- Transmission oil change 03/2026
- Generator Service 03/2026
- New Generator S/W Pump 03/2026
- Boat Detailed 04-2026
- New Vitus Bow Thruster 04-2026
VESSEL WALK_THRU
Entering the Main Salon through the port side sliding door, you immediately notice the beautiful teak interior, the Teak & Holly look flooring throughout, and the spacious and well laid out salon and galley area. boat. Large salon widows provide excellent visibility and natural light while seated. To Starboard and aft is a comfortable L-shaped lounging sofa and forward to starboard is an L-shaped dinette seating with a custom live-edge table. Separating these two areas is the lighted electronics breaker panel for the 12 volt and 110-volt systems. On the aft side of the breaker panel cabinet is a Standard Horizon VHS Handset and above the forward window there is a Garmin GPSMap 742 monitor screen.
On the portside forward is a breakfast bar with two stools, and just forward of the salon and down a couple of steps is the well laid out Galley with deep SS sink, 3-burner cook top, full-sized refrigerator/freezer, and plenty of storage above and below
The Master stateroom is aft and features queen center berth, abundant storage composed of 10 full size pullout drawers, one single and one double cedar lined hanging locker and more storage below. Other features include the Teak & Holly flooring, built in book shelves, port side make-up vanity, a private Ensuite Head with a separate full-size shower, vacu-flush head, sink and cabinet storage below, marble counter top and tile floor.
Opposite of the galley is the Guest Head with tile floor, marble vanity & sink, vacu-flush head and a separate full-size separate shower. Forward is the Guest Stateroom with centerline queen bed with storage lockers underneath, a port side closet with clean-air vac system, a starboard side large cedar lined closet with plenty of room for full-length clothes.
A clean, well maintained and surprisingly roomy Engine Room is tucked neatly under the salon with easy access by lifting the steps down to the galley. Inside the engine room you will enjoy a large amount of room monitor and maintained commercial grade Mercedes MTU Engine mounted on the centerline. Extra pumps, and repair parts are readily accessible, and a toolbox is installed on a sturdy shelf for handy access. The Generator is mounted forward and on the starboard side of the engine room. Additional features include the dripless shaft seal, 21-gallon gasoline tank with exterior transom fill nozzle for tender fueling, and the clean new oil storage tank with deck fitting.
KEY FEATURES
- 2-Stateroom / 2-Head Layout
- Spacious Salon
- New Electronics
- (2) New 16,000 BTU AC’s (2022)
- New Force 10 3-Burner Electric Cooktop
- Full-Size Refrigerator/Freezer
- (2) New (additional) Lemar Hatches in aft Master Stateroom (2022)
- New Fly Bridge Bimini Top & Eisen glass Enclosure (2022)
- Replaced all fire extinguishers w/ Upgraded Halotron Units
- Dingy Davit
ACCOMODATIONS
Master Stateroom
- Aft Centerline
- Privacy Door
- Queen Island Berth
- Make Up Table (Desk)
- Teak & Holley Look Sole
- Double Hanging Locker (Port)
- Hanging Locker (Stbd)
- 10X Storage Drawers
- Reading Lights
- Overhead Lighting
- Escape Hatches
- Fan
Master Ensuite Head
- Large Head
- Privacy Door
- Vanity w/ Storage
- Vanity Sink
- Vanity Light
- Overhead Light
- VacuFlush Toilet (Sealand)
- Separate Shower Stall
- Teak & Holley Look Sole
Guest/VIP Stateroom
- Forward Centerline
- Privacy Door
- Queen Island Berth
- 2X Hanging Closets
- Storage Drawers
- Reading Lights
- Overhead Lighting
- Teak & Holley Look Sole
- Fan
- Anchor Locker Access
Guest/VIP Head
- Privacy Door
- Teak & Holley Look Sole
- Vanity w/ Storage
- Vanity Sink
- Vanity Light
- Overhead Light
- Separate Shower Stall
- VacuFlush (Sealand)
SALON
- Sliding Entry Door (port side)
- L-Shaped Couch
- Large Automne w/ Storage
- Teak & Holley Look Sole
- Corner Shelving
- Wine Storage
- 40” Smart TV (Hisense)
- Tinted Windows
- Pleated Shades
- 2X Sliding Windows P/S
- Overhead Accent Lighting
- Garmin GPSMap 742
- Standard Horizon VHS Handset
- Main Electrical Panels
- L-Shaped Dinette w/ Storage
- Live Edge Wood Dinette Table
- Breakfast Bar w/ 2X Bar Stools
- Over Bar Lighting
GALLEY
- Galley Down Port Side
- Corian Counter Tops
- Deep SS Sink
- 3 Burner Electric Cook-Top (new Force 10)
- SS Heat Shield Over Cook Top
- Beneath Galley Sole Storage
- Ample Drawer & Cabinet Storage
- Full Size Refrigerator
- Overhead Lighting
- Teak & Holley Look Sole
EXTERIOR
Bow
- Bow Pulpit
- Electric Windlass (Lewmar)
- 35 lb. Plow Anchor
- Anchor Rode
- Shore Power Connections
- Remote Search Light
Main Deck
- Salon Sliding Access Door (Port Side)
- Oversize Aluminum Hand Rails
- High Toe Rails & Hand Rails
- Full Walk-Around
- Raised Aft Deck
- 2X FB Access Ladders
- Dingy Davit On Stern
- Magna Propane BBQ
- SoloStone Propane Pizza Oven
- Spare Fortress Fluke Anchor FX-37
- Swim Shower (port side)
- Swim Platform
- Swim Ladder
- Shore Power Connections (transom & bow)
- Water Connections on (transom)
- Tender Fueling Nozzle (transom)
Flybridge
- Ample Seating for 9+
- Deck Mounted Ice Chest w/ Cushion
- 2X Folding Director Chairs
- Full Length Bimini Top (new 2022)
- ¾ Eisen glass Enclosure (new 2022)
- 12VDC Electrical Panel
- Dual Console Access Panels
- 2X Stereo Speaker
- Aluminum Radar Mast
Flybridge Helm / Electronics
- Captains Helm Seat
- Vetus Bow Thruster Controls
- Garmin GPSMap 942xs
- Standard Horizon GX 2150 Matrix AIS+ VHF
- RayMarine Autopilot
- Garmin Radar Array GMR18HD
- Garmin Weather Receiver GXM54
- Ritchie 6" Compass
- Garmin GPSMap 3210 (Old)
- Fusion MS-RA74NSX Stereo Controller
- Remote Spot Light Control
- Trim Control
- Main Engine Gauges
- High Water Alarm
MECHANICAL
- Well Laid Out Engine Room
- MTU OM366LA 320 HP Diesel Engine (Mercedes)
- S/N 376 911-510-441716 w/ 3,600 Hours
- Hydraulic Trim Tabs
- Electric Oil Change System (Engine/Genset/Transmission)
- 2X 16,000 BTU A/C units w/ reverse cycle (new 2022)
- 2X Auto Bilge Pump
- 1X Manual Bilge Pump
- Main Engine Racor 75900 Dual Bowl Fuel Filter/Separator
- Tides Dripless Shaft Seal (new 2022)
ELECTRICAL
- Onan 8kw Generator w/ Sound Shield (1899 Hours)
- Model: MDKAL/66904A - S/N: D980727063
- Vetus Bow Thruster
- Forward & Aft Electrical Power Inlets
- 2X House Batteries (new 2024)
- Genset Starting Battery
- Lighted Electrical Breaker Panel
- ProMariner Charger (Pronautic 12-50P
- Prosine 1000 Inverter
- IsoTemp Water Heater
OTHER
West Marine model 310 10’2” Ridged Inflatable Dingy (new Feb 2025) with Suzuki 9.9 HP 15” shaft 4-stroke model DF9.96S5 (new June 2025) NOT INCLUDED – NEGOTIABLE
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Marcus Armenta.
We look forward to working with you!
Aspire Yacht Sales
1728 N Dixie Highway
Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 USA
Phone: 19545602811
Email: info@aspireyachtsales.com
Website: http://aspireyachtsales.com
At Aspire Yacht Sales, we believe yachting is more than a pastime — it's a way of life. There is no finer way to experience the freedom, beauty, and tranquility of the open sea. John Booysen and the entire Aspire team are passionate about helping you discover what makes yachting so special. From the moment you step aboard, our mission is to ensure you fall in love with the lifestyle and that every voyage, every sunset, and every gathering shared with family and friends becomes a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Marcus Armenta
Yacht Broker
1728 N Dixie Highway
Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 USA
Office: 1-954-560-2811
Cell: (954) 551-7750
Email: marcus@aspireyachtsales.com
Captain Marcus Armenta
Marcus is a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran with 21 years of active service. During his USCG tenure he served as an Engineer on ships up to 378’ (115m), as a small boat Engineer, Crew and Operator, and completed two tours as a USCG Training Instructor (Small Boat Operations & Engineering Technical School). In addition, since leaving the USCG Marcus has been in the marine and yachting industry for nearly 13 years. This experience includes working as a Safety Director and FSO/CSO for a maritime company with multiple locations and 28 vessels, working yacht refit projects, and founding & operating his own boat services company.
Marcus has an Associate’s degree from Thomas Edison University, and currently holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton Near Coastal Masters License.
Although Marcus grew up in the desert in Tucson, Arizona, his love of the water and boats started on lakes and has progressively grown through his years on the ocean landing him in Ft Lauderdale and the Florida Keys. He has owned multiple boats of various size over the years, lived aboard a classic 1968 Hatteras 50’ motor yacht for over 5-years, operated small charter vessels and spent thousands of days on the water.
Now Marcus is putting his love of the water, passion for boating, and his Engineering and Captain experience into helping others realize their passion for boating and love of the water too! Whether you are selling your boat, a first-time buyer, or looking to upgrade to your next dream yacht, Marcus puts his 30+ years of experience to work for you and provides guidance every step of the way.
