1985 Endeavour 42

The Endeavour 42 is by no means a blue water cruiser, but more attention was
given to performance by fitting taller rigs, moving the chain plates inboard and
switching to balsa cored topsides. Around 257 of these boats were built between
1985 and 1991 and it is considered a comfortable, good value cruiser for those
who enjoy the liveaboard lifestyle.

The hull is molded as a sandwich core construction of 1” Balsa Grain Balsa Core
between laminates (layers) of polyester resin and fiberglass woven roving and
multi-directional chopped strand fiber (MCSF). The keel is moldered integrally
with the hull and all ballast is contained inside. (Although unconfirmed, we
believe that the hull below the waterline is solid FRP, is balsa cored above the
water line, and that areas of the deck are either solid FRP or cored with marine
ply.)

spacer [https://www.endeavourowners.com/images/spacer.gif]The exterior finish is
pigmented gelcoat molded onto the fiberglass. The boot and Sheer stripe are
sprayed on coating of Imron Paint.

The deck and cockpit, like the hull, are molded as a single unit of a
combination of polyester resin and fiberglass woven roving and MCSF. Plywood
coring is incorporated between layers of fiberglass in the cabin top, deck, and
cockpit sole areas to give additional stiffness. All exterior deck surfaces are
a pigmented gelcoat molded onto the fiberglass.

All ballast is internally mounted inside the keel, which is molded integrally
with the hull. Cast pieces of lead are place in the hull, encapsulated in a
p0olyester bonding resin, and then covered with a layer of woven roving to form
a fiberglass cap. When finished, the ballast becomes a structural part of the
hull.

The rudder is molded as a single piece of solid high density foam with a
protective skin of fiberglass and a gelcoat finish. The foam material is of high
strength structural grade and has exceptional toughness. The rudder post, molded
integrally with the rudder, is solid stainless steel, which is welded to a steel
blade in the interior of the rudder. Where the rudder post passes through the
hull, water tightness is ensured by means of a stuffing box.

spacer [https://www.endeavourowners.com/images/spacer.gif]The pedestal steering
system operates with stainless steel cables rotating a radial quadrant bolted
and keyed to the rudder post. The cables run through a conduit attached to a
massive steel support frame at the rudder and the motor mount then to the
pedestal where they are shackled to a stainless steel chain running over a
sprocket on the steering wheel shaft. 

All spars (mast, boom, and spreaders) are extruded aluminum 6061-T6 alloy, with
a protective coating an all external surfaces. The mast on the 42 is stepped
through the cabin roof onto the keel.

spacer [https://www.endeavourowners.com/images/spacer.gif]The forestay attaches
to the stem head fitting at the bow. This is fabricated of welded stainless
steel and through bolted to the hull with back-up plates. All other stays and
shrouds are attached to the chainplates at the edge of the cabin house. 

spacer [https://www.endeavourowners.com/images/spacer.gif]These chainplates are
stainless steel fittings, either through bolted to the main bulkhead or bolted
to the rods. Additional fiberglass reinforcement is packed into the hull in all
chainplate areas.

spacer [https://www.endeavourowners.com/images/spacer.gif]All standing rigging
is attached to the chainplates with adjustable turnbuckles that allow fine
tuning of the rigging tension.

Please Note: This vessel is sold as is and by the owner, without any promises
regarding condition or maintenance. The above description is based on the
information provided by the owner and the manufacturer. We recommend that
prospective buyers perform a comprehensive inspection before purchase.

Cay Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This
boat is centrally listed by Engel & Völkers Yachting. It is offered as a
convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey
direct representation of a particular vessel