If you're in search of a time-tested offshore cruiser with a solid reputation, a classic design, and the versatility to thrive in a variety of cruising conditions, look no further than the Brewer 42 Ketch. This exceptional sailboat combines rugged durability with timeless elegance, offering both comfort and performance for long-distance passages. Whether you're planning to cross oceans or explore coastal waters, the Brewer 42 is ready to take you wherever your sailing adventures lead.
With its spacious interior, the Brewer 42 provides a welcoming living space for extended voyages, offering comfort and practicality. Its sturdy construction ensures reliability in challenging conditions, while the easy-to-handle ketch rig makes it an ideal choice for sailors of all experience levels—whether you're cruising solo, as a couple, or with a crew. The two-masted design offers flexibility and balance, allowing you to optimize sail plans for efficiency in various wind conditions.
While this Brewer 42 needs a bit of TLC, this boat remains one of the most respected and enduring choices in the world of serious offshore cruising. With its proven capabilities and robust design, the Brewer 42 continues to be a go-to vessel for sailors seeking a boat they can trust, no matter where their journeys take them.
Currently located in Luperon, Dominican Republic, Aquaholic offers the perfect opportunity to acquire this incredible bluewater cruising sailboat and make it your own. Luperon is home to a well-established DIY boatyard, renowned for its inexpensive skilled labor. The local craftsmen and boatyard resources will be invaluable in helping you restore Aquaholic to its full potential. It’s a prime location for any sailor looking to invest in a boat that can handle the open seas, and the laid-back, welcoming atmosphere of Luperon only adds to the allure.
Don't miss the chance to take on this project and own a proven offshore cruiser that will serve you well for years to come. With a little care and attention, Aquaholic is ready to become the boat of your dreams and a true partner in your cruising adventures.
Additional Details
INTERIOR COMFORTS AND AMENITIES
- Marine head x2
- Air conditioning (not used in 4 yrs)
- Electric head
- Hot water
- Gimbled Force 10 3-burner stove in 2015, works great.
- Includes a butcher block cutting board cover, as well as brackets to keep pots from sliding off in heavy seas
- Vitrifrigo DW180 drawer style fridge & freezer, 12 volt, 5.0 cu ft, with latches to keep drawers closed in heavy seas. (New 2012)
- Freezer: (Needs new gas) Engel drop-in top load freezer (MB40V-H) 42 quart, 12 volt. Installed to fit into the granite countertops w/ custom granite (New 2014)
- Countertops: All new granite countertops in galley & heads (2014)
- Entire freshwater system replumbed in 2015 with red and blue Pex piping, 3 separate manifolds determine which tank is in use, and regulate hot and cold water flow to each faucet location.
- Watermaker: Village Marine (Parker) Little Wonder 150 12-volt watermaker. It's rigged to either flow into a jerry jug, or directly into the boat tanks. (Not used in 4 yrs)
- TV/Stereo 12v Samsung TV,
- West Marine brand stereo with Bluetooth and Aux plug (new 2013).
- 2 Bose stereo speakers below,
- 2 outdoor speakers in cockpit.
- ACR EPIRB
ELECTRONIC AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM
- Depthsounder
- Wind speed and direction
- SSB: IC-M700 Pro w/ Tuner & backstay SSB antenna. We were able to receive weather faxes and voice reports with no issues in the Bahamas & Virgin Islands.
- New NMEA 2000 network installed in 2015 w/ new VHF, Chartplotter, AIS, Wind Instrument, etc. Works great and can monitor all NMEA data via iPad. Also connects to autopilot via Simnet.
- Garmin GPSMap 7608xsv w/ radar, new 2015. Includes cards for most waters from US East Coast to Virgin Islands.
- Radar: Garmin GMR 18xHD radar dome, new 2015.
- Autopilots: Simrad AP24 autopilot (new 2010) w/ AC 12 computer (new 3/17) (Head unit needs replacing) Hydrovane (new – not installed)
- Charts: Numerous paper charts located in chart holder in V-Berth.
- VHF: Icom M324 (white) at nav station, w/ Command Mic at helm. New 2015
- AIS: Vesper Watchmate XB-8000 Send & Receive AIS unit that also streams NMEA info over Wifi. Vesper AIS Antenna Splitter (SP160) connects ais to the main VHF antenna on top of the mast for added coverage. Also configured external anchor alarm.
- Compass (2015)
- Ritchie Compass Antennas: Insulated backstay SSB, VHF on main mast
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Batteries
- Trojan 10 x 6 Volt (new 2020)
Additional Equipment
- New custom Blue Sea panel & backplane, (5/2011)
- Wiring diagrams/drawings included.
- 600 watts solar. (2020)
- 550 watt panel on deck (2023)
- Solar Charge Controller: 2x Victron MPPT solar controllers with bluetooth
- Battery Monitors: Balmar Smartgauge, along with Vitron BMV battery monitor unit. Allows you to monitor battery banks several ways. Amps in/out, voltage, rate of charge, percent capacity, etc.
- Inverter: Heart Freedom 25 battery charger/ inverter
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
- All engine mounts were replaced in 2017
- New cutlass bearing installed (1.25"x1.5"x5").
- Prop shaft new 2013, machine straightened 2017
- Oil cooler & feeder lines replaced 2016
- Engine exhaust outlet replaced 2011
- Raw water hose replaced 2013
- Starter motor works great, plus spare.
- 3 Blade Feathering Maxprop (rebuilt in 2012, serviced in 2017, 2020)
- Tankage Fuel:
- 3 Aluminum Fuel Tanks. Port and starboard tanks are currently being used. 3 way valve determines which tank is on. Keel tank has been sealed for fear of corrosion. Starboard tank was resealed internally with West System Epoxy in 2014. Between the Starboard and Port tank, holds over 100 usable gallons.
- Water Tanks: 2 fiber glass tanks with aluminum lids under salon floor. Port tank has leak and has is not been used. Tanks estimated 90 gal each.
- Manual bilge pump
- Electric bilge pump
- Sea water pump
- Shore power
DECK AND COCKPIT EQUIPMENT
- Swimming ladder
- Tender plus two outboards (outboards need service)
- Cockpit shower
- Cockpit cushions
- Radar reflector
- Teak cockpit
- Covers
- Cockpit cover Spray hood
- Mainsail cover
- Hard Bimini Top
SAILS AND RIGGING
- Rigging professionally inspected in 2019
- Rigging 2015
Winches
Sails
- Main & Mizzen Sails:
- Both are new custom main built for circumnavigation from Mack Sails in 2015, 2 reef points (1 for mizzen) with jiffy reef system.
- Lazy jacks and stack pack cover.
- Harken Battcar system make raising and lowering them a breeze.
- Mainsheet and mizzen sheet new 2017
- 130 jib, UV Cover replaced and sail restitched 2015.
- Profurl furler serviced 2015. In great condition.
- Staysail: Profurl furler
- Spinnaker: Cruising chute with sock, used rarely.
Under the Water
Available for Co-Brokerage
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.