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    1981 Whitby 42 KetchFor Sale
      US$ 98,000

      San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico
       Listed January 4, 2026
    Presented For Sale By:
    • Josh Hannigan
    • Blue Yonder Yachts
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    Boat Details
    • Make/Model:
      Whitby 42
    • Year:
      1981
    • Class(es):
      Ketch
    • Displacement:
      23,500 lbs
    • Ballast:
      10,000 lbs
    • Fuel Type:
      Diesel
    • Hull Material:
      Fiberglass
    Dimensions
    • Length (LOA):
      42 ft.
    • Beam:
      13 ft.
    • Draft:
      6 ft.
    • Length at Waterline (LWL):
      32.67 ft.
    • Beam:
      58.5 ft.
    Accommodations
    • Berths:
      2
    • Cabins:
      2
    • Heads:
      2
    Auxiliary Power
    • Engine(s):
      NEW Beta Marine 50, 50hp, < 250 hrs, Inboard, NEW Ewol Feathering SS Prop
    Tanks
    • Fuel Tank(s):
      2 x 60 US Gal each (Total ~120 US Gal), Steel
    • Fresh Water Tank(s):
      2 x 75 US Gal each (Total ~ 150 US Gal), Steel
    • Holding Tank(s):
      1 Tank (capacity unknown), Plastic
    Location
    • San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

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    Seller's Summary

    BESAME DOS VECES is a standout Whitby 42 Ketch – this classic, family-sized bluewater cruiser sports a fresh 2024 full overhaul and refit – almost everything was touched!
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    FOR FULL SPECS, VIRTUAL TOUR & GALLERY TAP THE LINK – https://blueyonderyachts.com/bmwb42
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    Layout includes 2 cabins, 2 heads with showers, convenient centerline folding dinette, dedicated nav station, U-shaped Chef’s galley, and workbench pass-thru hallway with engine room access.
    Her cruiser-ready inventory & updates include:
    NEW Chainplates
    NEW S/S Forestay
    NEW Dyneema standing rigging
    NEW Running rigging
    NEW Bottom job (stripped, sealed, and painted)
    NEW Beta Marine 50 engine (with transferrable warranty!)
    NEW Hydraulic transmission
    NEW Drive shaft
    NEW Shaft seal and cutlass bearing
    NEW Ewol Feathering S/S propeller
    NEW Macerator
    NEW Toilets in both heads
    NEW Raw water washdown pump
    NEW Fridge compressor
    NEW Garmin chartplotter (cockpit)
    NEW Stereo system
    NEW Hisense TV (salon)
    NEW Airmar Speed/Temp/Depth w/ Bluetooth
    NEW Deep Cycle start battery
    NEW 2500 W Inverter
    NEW 130V/40A LiFePO4 Battery Charger
    NEW Solar panels
    NEW 2000 W Windlass
    NEW Masthead Tricolor lights
    NEW LED Spreader lights
    NEW Dyneema lifelines
    NEW Dodger
    NEW Bilge pumps, manual & electric
    ✅ All thru hulls lapped and serviced (late 2024)
    ✅ All winches serviced (late 2024)
    ✅ Mast pulled and re-wired (late 2024)
    ✅ Echotech watermaker, with new HP pump motor (late 2024)
    ✅ Starlink, with davit mount
    ✅ Garmin electronics package
    ✅ Hydrovane system
    ✅ Garmin electronics package
    ✅ Honda 2200i portable generator
    ✅ 11-ft Achilles Dinghy included
    ✅ Yamaha Enduro 15hp outboard included
    ✅ Heavy-weather drogue system

    Located in San Carlos, Sonora (MEX) and ready for your inspection. For more information or to book a viewing, contact our lead broker –
    Josh Hannigan
    ☎️ +1 888 391 7550
    📞 +52 646 341 2609
    📧 boats@blueyonderyachts.com

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    Additional Information

    // Dimensions

    Builder: Whitby Boatworks/Ft. Meyers Yacht and Shipbuilding

    Designer: Edward S. Brewer

    LOA: 42 ft

    LWL: 32.67 ft

    Beam: 13 ft

    Draft: +/- 6 ft

    Displacement: 23,500 lb (Heavy)

    Bridge Clearance: 58.5 ft

    Ballast: +/- 10,000 lb

    Dry Weight: +/- 31,000 lb

    Keel: Long/Full

    Hull Material: Fiberglass

    // Propulsion

    Engine Make: Beta Marine

    Engine Model: 50

    Engine Year: 2023

    Engine Power: 50hp

    Engine Hours: < 250

    Engine Type: Inboard

    Engine Fuel: Diesel

    Drive Type: Direct Drive

    Propeller: Ewol Feathering, Stainless Steel

    Max Speed: +/- 7.5 k @ 2800 RPM (theoretical)

    Cruising Speed: +/- 5 k @ 1500 RPM

    Gal / Hr (Max):
    – 2 L/hr @ 1500 RPM

    – 9 L/hr @ 2800 RPM

    Other:
    – Engine was replaced along with new transmission, new drive shaft, new Tides marine shaft seal, new Cutlass bearing, and new S/S Ewol feathering prop. The warranty is valid through 10-11-2028 (or 2000 hours) and is transferrable.

    – Zinc anode (custom for prop) replaced Nov. 2025, with one spare anode on board.

    // Tanks

    Fuel Tankage: 2 x 60 US Gal each (Total ~120 US Gal), Steel

    Water Tankage: 2 x 75 US Gal each (Total ~ 150 US Gal), Steel

    Holding Tankage: 1 Tank (capacity unknown), Plastic

    // Accommodations

    Starting forward is the guest v-berth cabin, with large mattress suitable for a couple. Recessed storage shelving lines both sides of the berth, with spaces below the berth, for ample storage. There’s ensuite access to the forward head. The forward head, also accessible from the main salon, features a single stainless steel sink, and manual toilet with shower.

    Entering the main salon you are greeted by a sizeable space with centerline folding dinette, perfect for relaxing under passage or entertaining guests. To starboard is a tall, vented storage locker for wet gear, a single bench settee with storage behind, and a fold-down table over the settee for dining or drinks. To port is an L-shaped settee with access to the mounted TV and more storage cupboards and cubbies in-behind. Running along the ceiling are racks to hold up to six fishing rods. The main salon settee converts into a double berth, while the starboard settee can serve as a single berth.

    Aft of the salon and to port you’ll find the chef’s galley with double stainless steel sink, cavernous fridge/freezer compartment, and 3-burner stove with oven for cooking underway. In behind the stove are the sliding-door storage compartments for all your pantry needs.

    Aft of the salon and to starboard is the nav station and chart table. Moving further aft you will pass through the workbench area with access to the engine compartment.

    In the stern is the owner’s aft cabin with large queen, custom-cut, memory foam mattress with storage compartments along each wall, above and below berth. The aft cabin has a private ensuite head with manual toilet and shower.

    // Galley

    Refrigerator / Freezer:
    – Technautics Cool Blue (compressor replaced Dec 2024)

    – Cold plate in freezer compartment

    Stove: 3-burner propane with oven

    Sink: Double S/S

    Water System:
    – Hot and Cold water, and Salt water

    – Hot water is supplied by electric and engine freshwater exchange

    // Electronics & Navigation Equipment

    Chartplotter:
    – Garmin (2012) 9″ at Nav Station

    – 7″ Garmin (2024) at Helm

    AIS Receiver / Transponder: AIS Receiver, integral to VHF

    Radar: Garmin (2012) with proximity alarm, integrated with chartplotter

    Radar Detector: Reflector

    VHF: Standard Horizon

    Autopilot: Garmin (2012) – needs troubleshooting for component replacement

    GPS: Yes, integral to NMEA 2000 network

    Depth Sounder: Yes

    Wind Speed & Direction: No

    Knot Meter & Log: Yes

    Hailer: No

    Stereo: Yes (installed Dec 2024)

    TV: Hisense (installed Dec 2024)

    Wi-Fi / Starlink: Gen 1 Starlink, mounts on davits. Currently not active.

    Other:
    – Hydrovane system (new Nov 2011), fully operational

    – Airmax Speed/Temp/Depth (NMEA comms) with Bluetooth capability to do keel offsets (new Nov 2024)

    // Electrical Systems

    Batteries:
    – House Bank: x2 Redodo 240 Ah LiFePO4 (240 Ah each)

    – Start Bank (isolated): x1 Deep Cycle (new Nov 2024)

    Battery Switch: Perko

    Battery Monitor: Balmar SG200 with Bluetooth module, including temp sensors for House bank, and Balmar MC-618 Regulator (also with Bluetooth)

    Inverter: Generic 2500 W (new Nov 2024)

    Battery Charger:
    – 130V/40A LiFePO4 (new Nov 2024)

    – Start battery charged in isolation from House bank via Orion 20A DC-DC charger with Bluetooth

    Smart Regulator: Yes

    Solar Panels: x2 450W (new Nov 2024)

    Alternator: Balmar 170 Amp, installed with new engine

    Generator: Honda 2200i portable

    // Sails

    Main:
    – Far East Sails (2010), Dacron. Used little, in very good shape.

    – Main running rigging replaced late 2024

    Jibs:
    – Jib, Far East Sails (2010), Dacron

    – Spinnaker: Far East Sails (2010), Dacron. Used 3-4 times, like new.

    – Mizzen: Far East Sails (2010), Dacron

    – Storm: Sail (never used)

    Traveler: For both Main and Mizzen

    Roller Furling: S/S Forestay for jib (replaced Nov 2024)

    Winches: Manual winches (serviced Nov 2024)

    Boom Vang: Yes, main and mizzen

    Mast: Main pulled and re-wired Nov 2024

    Standing Rigging:
    – High Modulus Polyethylene (“Dyneema”), replaced late 2024

    – All chainplates replaced (Nov 2024)

    Lines Led Aft: Yes

    Spinnaker Pole: Yes

    // Deck

    Anchors:
    – Mantus 75# with 200 ft 3/8″ Galv chain and 5/8″ 8-strand ~200 ft

    – Fortress 24# with 30 ft 3/8″ Galv chain

    Windlass: Anchorlift 2000 W (new Nov 2024)

    Bow Rollers: Yes

    Nav Lights: Masthead Tricolor (new Nov 2024)

    Spreader Lights: Bright LED (new Nov 2024)

    Lifelines: Replaced with HMPE (Nov 2024)

    Gates: Yes

    Ladders: At swim platform

    Swim Step: Teak platform at stern

    Pulpits: Bow

    Dinghy: Achilles 11 ft (2011)

    Dinghy Outboard: 2010 Yamaha Enduro 15hp

    Dinghy Lift: Yes

    Deck Washdown: Yes (salt water)

    Covers & Curtains:
    – Dodger (new Nov 2024)

    – Wheel cover

    – Hatches

    – Main and mizzen sail cover

    – Genoa cover

    – Bug screens

    Other:
    – Bottom stripped to gelcoat, repaired as needed, sealed with 3 coats epoxy primer and 3 coats ablative bottom paint (late 2024).

    – Enough ablative bottom paint on board for 1-2 more applications.

    // Mechanical

    Air Conditioner: No

    Bilge Pump: Manual and Electric (new Nov 2024)

    Raw Water Sea Strainer: Yes

    Bilge Blower: Yes

    Fuel Filters: Yes

    Fuel Shutoffs: Yes with tank controls

    Fresh Water Cooling System: Yes

    Sea Water Pump: for Deck Washdown (new Nov 2024)

    Head Type(s):
    – x2 Heads, manual (New Nov 2024)

    – Macerator replaced Nov. 2024

    Hot Water Heater: Electric and engine heat exchange

    Watermaker:
    – Echotech 18 Gal/hr 12V

    – HP pump motor replaced Nov 2024

    Thru Hulls: Bronze, lapped and serviced Nov 2024

    Transmission: Hydraulic, new with engine repower

    // Safety Equipment

    Lifejackets: Yes

    Lifesling: Yes

    Jacklines: Yes

    Flares: Yes

    // Additional Equipment

    – Heavy Weather Drogue system with custom 1″ diameter, 3-strand nylon yoke system

    – Jerry cans

    – Extra lines

    – Spares and repair materials

    // Excluded Equipment

    – Fishing gear

    – Some tools

    – Sewing machine and sewing supplies

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