1974 Challenger 42 (Dominican Republic)

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Exterior Photos

Fresh topsides paint (2026) with a heavy-duty bow pulpit on the bowsprit and full lifelines. Dinghy davits are fitted aft.

Deck Photos

The cockpit helm uses Teleflex hydraulic steering with recently replaced hoses and fittings, protected by a dodger with Strataglass (2024) and a bimini with a new frame (2024) plus side and shade curtains. Forward, twin bow rollers carry a Rocna primary and Bruce secondary anchor with 150 ft of chain and a Sea Tiger double-action two-speed lever windlass.

Interior Photos

The raised pilothouse provides the inside helm with excellent visibility and a navigation suite including Furuno DRS4W radar (2024), an Orca Navigation system (2024), a Standard Horizon VHF (2024), and a Digital Yacht AIS transponder (2024). The interior includes a large saloon and a functional galley with a Force 10 3-burner stove with oven, refrigeration, a built-in microwave, double stainless steel sinks, and Corian countertops.

Cabin Photos

Private aft owner's cabin with a California king-sized berth and abundant storage, plus a forward V-berth.

Head Photos

The enclosed head has a full-sized fiberglass bathtub with shower, a pedestal stainless steel sink with pressurized hot and cold water and an additional foot pump, and a Raritan toilet with a Whale Gulper discharge pump and Whale Gulper shower sump.

Other Photos

Mechanical systems include a 2004 Nissan SD33 100 HP diesel (approx. 2,005 hours) with an oil change system and a bronze three-blade propeller. Tankage comprises three plastic freshwater tanks totaling 150 gallons, a 150-gallon stainless steel fuel tank, and a 50-gallon holding tank.

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