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2003 Hardy 42 Commodore

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom

£214,950

The Hardy Commodore 42 is a renowned, rugged, sturdy, family cruiser. Extremely well respected sea keeping qualities with a comfortable layout and high quality fit out.
“Meridian Star” was specc’ed highly when she was new.
Designed by Andrew Wolstenholme and built by Hardy Boats in 2003.

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Paid
Make: Hardy
Model: 42 Commodore
Year: 2003
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Builder: Hardy Boats
Designer: Andrew Wolstenholme
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: GB-HML09005D303
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 46 ft / 14.02 m
Length Overall: 46 ft / 14.02 m
Length Of Deck: 42 ft / 12.80 m
Beam: 14 ft / 4.27 m
Max Draft: 3'9 ft / 1.14 m
Min Draft: 3'9 ft / 1.14 m
Dry Weight: 12500 kg
Electrical Circuit: 24v
Single Berths: 1
Double Berths: 3
Cabins Count: 3

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: YANMAR
  • Model: 6LY2-STE
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 420hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 BladeBronze
  • Engine Location: Port
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 2003
  • Engine Hours: 700
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: YANMAR
  • Model: 6LY2STE
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 420hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 BladeBronze
  • Engine Location: Starboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 2003
  • Engine Hours: 700
Total Engine Power: 840hp
Cruising Speed: 17 kn
Maximum Speed: 22 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tank Capacity: 465 L
Water Tank Capacity: 132 L
Holding Tank Capacity: 13 L

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Hydraulic
Stock Number: FB 2675
Boat Class: Flybridge

Contact

James Lancaster
Fox's Yachts

Office

Fox's Yachts
Fox's Marina
Ipswich, E37, GB, IP2 8NJ
Tel:+44 (0)1473 694694
Disclaimer

In this instance Fox’s Yacht Sales are acting as brokers for the vendor.  The vendor has provided the information and whilst we endeavour to ensure the accuracy, the details are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed.  Any prospective purchaser is advised to check the boat specification thoroughly and to employ at their expense a qualified marine surveyor and/or engineer to check the specification and condition of this craft and its equipment.



Description

The Hardy Commodore 42 is a renowned, rugged and sturdy flybridge family cruiser with twin diesel engines and a large aft cabin. Extremely well respected for her sea keeping qualities coupled with a comfortable layout and high quality fit out
Designed by Andrew Wolstenholme and built by Hardy Boats in 2003, she has recently been put back in the water as the drone footage attached demonstrates and having been valeted, now looks her best and is looking for a new home

Construction

White GRP chined hull with “Hardy Blue” style stripe above rubbing strake.

White GRP deck, superstructure, aft deck and flybridge.

Teak laid side decks, flybridge and aft deck.

Raised bulwark around side decks.

Polished stainless guard rails, pulpit and pushpits.

Internal structure of bonded in stringers and frames.

Teak internal joinery work throughout.

Mechanics

2 x Yanmar 6LY2 – STE 440hp diesel engines.

Flexibly mounted on reinforced engine beds below saloon.

Access for daily checks and maintenance through panels on saloon floor.

Hydraulic gearbox with electric controls.

Shaft drive through P-brackets to fixed pitch, 5 bladed propellors.

Owner reports cruising speed of around 17 knots and flat out approx. 24 knots.
Vetus hydraulic bow thruster
Mase 6.5 Kva generator 

Tanks

Fuel:              1,760 litres
Freshwater:   500 litres
Hot water:      50 litres
Holding tank: 50 litres

Electrics

24 volt system –  2 independent systems with emergency connector switch.Each system charged by engine alternator. Inverter and transformer.
12 volt system – Transformer to supply nav equipment and 12v cigar lighter socket.
220 volt system – Shorepower cable to socket, then RCCB and battery charger. 220v outlets throughout the boat.

Nav Equipment

At internal helm - 
Plastimo Offshore Helmsman’s compass
Raymarine RL80c Chart plotter
Raymarine ST60 Tridata, log, speed and depth
Raymarine ST60 Wind speed and direction
Raymarine ST6001+ Autopilot
Raymarine Radar Scanner
ICS Nav6+ Navtex
Simrad HS90 DSC VHF
Yeoman plotter at chart table
At Flybridge helm
Raymarine RL80c plotter
Raymarine ST60 Tridata
Raymarine ST6001+ pilot controller
Simrad HS90 DSC VHF

Accommodation

5 Berths in 3 cabins excluding the saloon
From Fwd:
Fwd cabin – Large V-berth with stowage under and cave lockers outboard. Mirror on fwd bulkhead Vanity unit to starboard with cupboard, drawer and hanging locker aft. 220v outlets and reading lights.
Ensuite heads – to port with manual sea toilet, shower, sink, hot and cold pressurised water
Single Crew cabin – to port, large berth outboard with small vanity table and storage cupboard. Door into fwd heads.
Galley – to starboard. All electric, Ceran 3 burner hob, Neff Oven and Neff microwave. 2 x Stainless steel sinks, hot and cold water and pressurised, filtered drinking water tap. Large fridge with freezer compartment. Up 3 steps to:
Chart table - to starboard with folio stowage and compartments for stationary, access through sliding door to side deck.
Steps up to:
Helm station – to port. 2 x sprung seats. Engine controls, navigation equipment and switching. Access to side deck through sliding door. 
Saloon – C-shaped seating to starboard (forward part converts to make extra co-pilot bench seat). Folding and lowering dining/occasional table. “Day” fridge at aft end of seating. Cupboards along the port side and shelving outboard. Stool with stowage. Access to engine room via hatches. Down 3 steps to:
Wet locker - draining wet locker, mid ships
Owners Suite – Aft cabin with large, island berth on the centreline. Massive amounts of stowage in cupboards, hanging lockers, drawers etc Reading lights. Mirror at vanity unit Plenty of ventilation with opening hatches. En suite heads to starboard with sea toilet, shower, basin etc.

Heating/ventilation - The Air conditioning has been switched out for a heating system for the cooler UK climate but all the ducting remains should the next owner wish for it to be reinstated and made to suit more temperate climates

Deck Equipment

Deep and secure fore deck, side decks and aft deck, protected with a moulded, raised bulwark. Raised guest “cockpit” with seating and cockpit table. Up steps to flybridge with aft helm position with pilot and co-pilot seats and c shaped seating. Large wind deflector. Radar Mast with scanner, reflector and antennas. Stainless steel guard rails with opening gates on both sides and wire gates to transom Passarelle.  Massive hydraulic windlass with rope and chain gypsy. Anchor chain and warp. Mooring warps and fenders.

Safety Equipment

2 x remote fire extinguishers in engine room.
Manual, electric and automatic electric bilge pumps.
Emergency tiller.
Horse shoe lifebuoy + light

Disclaimer

In this instance Fox’s Yacht Sales are acting as brokers for the vendor.  The vendor has provided the information and whilst we endeavour to ensure the accuracy, the details are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed.  Any prospective purchaser is advised to check the boat specification thoroughly and to employ at their expense a qualified marine surveyor and/or engineer to check the specification and condition of this craft and its equipment.


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