S/V Forget Me Not is a Fuerte Sherman, Panama based 2003 Kelsall 42 Kelly For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Forget Me Not is a blue-water ready, 42 ft Kelsall Kelly catamaran blending proven Derek Kelsall design principles with a robust PVC/fiberglass construction. Built in Elberta, Alabama under the direct guidance of the designer by a U.S. Naval captain, the vessel comes with its original schematics onboard. Featuring an expansive 24 ft beam, a comfortable 6 ft 8 inches of master cabin headroom, and a shallow draft of 3 ft 7 inches, she is perfectly configured for stable, long-range tropical cruising or live-aboard adventures.
Having received extensive upgrades and a complete engine rebuild in 2025, Forget Me Not is fully operational and outfitted with high-end modern electrical, navigation, and water-making systems.
Specifications & Construction
The vessel name is Forget Me Not. She was launched in 2003 and is a Kelsall Kelly designed by Derek Kelsall. The builder was Joseph A. Plant. Construction is a PVC/fiberglass hull with a fiberglass deck. The keel type is a fin keel and steering is hydraulic with ALM spade rudders. The finish was repainted and polished in 2025, and the hull was last antifouled in 2025. Registration COD: USA: 997869.
Dimensions
The length overall (LOA) is 42 ft 0 inches, the beam is 24 ft 0 inches, the draft is 3 ft 7 inches, and the displacement is 26 NRT.
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Specifications
| Name | S/V Forget Me Not |
| Make | Kelsall |
| Model | 42 Kelly |
| Year | 2003 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| Builder | Joseph A. Plant |
| Designer | Derek Kelsall |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Galley | Port side |
Dimensions
| Loa | 42 |
| Beam | 24 |
| Headroom | 6 ft 8 in |
| Draft | 3.58 ft |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 140 gal |
| Water Tanks | 200 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 1 |
Performance
| Engines | 2 x Volvo Penta (1998 blocks) 28 HP |
| Engine Hours | 4,000 hours (rebuilt January 2025) |
| Fuel Consumption | 1.25 gal / hour |
| Generator | Portable generator |
| Displacement | 26 NRT |
| Sails | Mainsail, headsail, storm jib |
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Vessel Overview
- Name: Forget Me Not
- Type: Blue-water ready 42 ft Kelsall Kelly catamaran
- Construction location: Elberta, Alabama
- Designer: Derek Kelsall
- Built under direct guidance of the designer by a US Naval Captain
- Original schematics onboard
- Notable features: 24 ft beam, 6 ft 8 in master cabin headroom, 3 ft 7 in draft
- Upgrades: Extensive upgrades and complete engine rebuild completed January 2025
- Outfitted with modern electrical, navigation, and water-making systems
Specifications and Construction
- Vessel Name: Forget Me Not
- Year Launched: 2003
- Make and Model: Kelsall Kelly
- Designer: Derek Kelsall
- Builder: Joseph A. Plant
- Construction: PVC / Fiberglass hull with Fiberglass deck
- Keel Type: Fin keel
- Steering: Hydraulic with ALM spade rudders
- Finish: Paint/wrap/gelcoat, last repainted/polished in 2025
- Antifouled: Last completed in 2025
- Registration: COD USA 997869
Dimensions
- Length Overall (LOA): 42 ft 0 in
- Beam: 24 ft 0 in
- Draft: 3 ft 7 in
- Displacement: 26 NRT
Propulsion and Mechanical Systems
- Engine layout: Twin diesel propulsion
- Engine manufacturer: Volvo Penta (1998 blocks)
- Number of engines: 2
- Horsepower: 28 HP each
- Engine hours: 4,000 hours (rebuilt January 2025)
- Drive type: Shaft drive
- Propellers: 3-blade propellers
- Steering system: Hynautics HP hydraulics
- Hot water: Engine heat exchanger on starboard side
- Fuel system: Fuel capacity 140 gal
- Water capacity: Water tanks 200 gal
Performance
- Cruise speed: 6.5 knots
- Maximum speed: 9.0 knots
- Fuel burn at cruise: Approximately 1.25 gal/hr
Electrical System
- System overhaul: Complete electrical overhaul and verification in 2025; meets NEC waterproofing and safety codes
- House battery bank: 840 Ah via 3 x 280 Ah LiFePO4 batteries rigged in series (batteries 2 years old)
- Engine starter batteries: 2 x 12VDC starter batteries, 1,000 cranking amps each
- Solar array: 1,125 Watts managed via Victron MPPT chargers
- Inverter/charger: Victron 3000-Watt inverter powering 120V AC system
- Shore power: 110V shore power via a 125V 50-amp plug with 100 ft cable
- Monitoring: Dedicated monitoring systems for batteries, solar, and inverter
Electronics and Navigation
- Navigation suite installed/upgraded: 2022 (B&G equipment)
- Chart plotter: B&G Zeus 3
- Radar: B&G Halo radar
- Depth / Fish finder: B&G depth/fish finder
- Log and speed: B&G plotter log
- Wind instruments: B&G BT wind sensor
- Autopilot: CPT autopilot
- GPS: B&G integrated GPS system
- Communications: 2 x Icom VHF radios
- Entertainment: 40 in LG Smart TV and Pyle radio system with selectable speakers
Accommodations and Comfort
- Cabins / berths: 3 cabins / 4 berths (2 king beds, 1 queen bed)
- Master cabin headroom: 6 ft 8 in
- Saloon headroom: Full standing headroom with overhead lighting
- Utility berth: 1 aft berth currently used for tool storage, dive compressor, generator, boat equipment, portable washing machine
- Air conditioning and heating: FCF Platinum AC/Heater combo (16,000 BTU)
- Water maker: Rainman 37 GPH system
- Heads: 2 heads with electric flush toilets
- Holding tanks: 2 x 30-gal holding tanks (port and starboard)
- Showers: 1 indoor shower supplied by 6-gal electric and heat-exchanger hot water system
Port Side Galley
- Sink: Dual basin stainless-steel sink
- Stove and oven: 3-burner gas stove with integrated oven/broiler
- Safety: Integrated gas alarm with auto-shutoff
- Refrigeration: 12V refrigerator (approx 4 A draw)
- Freezer: 12V freezer (approx 4 A draw) with ice-making capability
- Appliances and equipment: Toaster oven, portable washing machine, standard kitchenware included
Mast Rigging and Sails
- Rig type: Cutter rig with aluminum mast and boom
- Standing rigging: 8 years old, in good condition
- Running rigging: 2 years old, in good condition
- Furlers: 7 years old, good condition
- Winches: Manual winches 10 years old, good condition
- Sail inventory:
- Mainsail: 7 years old, worn status
- Headsail: 4 years old, good condition
- Storm jib: 5 years old, good condition
Ground Tackle and Safety Infrastructure
- Primary anchor: 45 lb Rocna with 200 ft chain/rope
- Spare anchor: 35 lb Spade with 200 ft of 1 in rope
- Windlass: Manual windlass system
- Bilge pumps: Manual and electric bilge pumps (comprehensive setup)
- Safety kits: 4 separate flare/safety kits onboard
- EPIRB: EPIRB expiring 2028
- Life jackets: 10 life jackets (service rated to 2030)
- Life ring: Onboard
- Fire extinguishers: Multiple units (expiring 2027–2030)
- First aid kit: Certified kit (expiring 2027)
- Additional safety gear: Bosun’s chair included
Accessories Toys and Spares
- Tender: 10 ft Zodiac aluminum-bottom tender (new 2025) on stern davits
- Outboard motor: 2019 Honda 20 HP
- Dive compressor: Bauer Junior II air compressor
- Deck comfort: Hard bimini, deck wash (salt and fresh), cold-water deck shower, swim ladder
- Extras: New fenders (2026), mooring lines, boat hook, BBQ grill, fishing gear
- Spares inventory: Extensive collection of replacement parts for most onboard systems
Maintenance History and Recent Upgrades
- Engine rebuild: Complete rebuild January 2025
- Electrical overhaul: Complete verification and upgrades in 2025
- Navigation suite: Outfitted in 2022 with B&G equipment
- Hull finish and antifoul: Repaint/polish and antifoul completed in 2025
- Tender: New in 2025
- Fenders: New in 2026
Disclaimer
- Information offered in good faith without guarantee or warranty of accuracy or vessel condition
- Buyer advised to instruct agents or surveyors to validate details
- Vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice
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