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1988 Cascade 42' (12.80 m) 42

Anacortes, Washington, United States

PETREL

Petrel is a 1988 Cascade 42 "Highside" 42 cruising cutter that was finally launched in 2010. Acquired in 2012 by an experienced sailor and mechanical engineer, this boat has seen continuous upgrades and refinements. The "Highside" model added an additional 12" of freeboard that increased interior volume, stowage and living space.

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Vessel ID# 2847890    Last Updated: 2026-05-04 15:27:41

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$ 119,500 USD

104,162 Euros
$ 169,265 CAD
£ 90,297 GBP

Description

Petrel is a 1988 Cascade 42 "Highside" 42 cruising cutter that was finally launched in 2010. Acquired in 2012 by an experienced sailor and mechanical engineer, this boat has seen continuous upgrades and refinements. The "Highside" model added an additional 12" of freeboard that increased interior volume, stowage and living space.

Special features include:

1) Long fin keel and full skeg rudder for sailing performance and improved maneuverability in close quarters

2) Hard dodger and Iverson full cockpit enclosure for year round cruising comfort

3) Cutter rigged. New furling headsails, mainsail and running rigging 2019 - 2024

4) Updated electrical panels, heavy DC wiring & AGM batteries

5) Open interior configuration and beautiful custom teak interior cabinetry 

6) Reliable Perkins 4-108 diesel and Borg Warner transmission with 840 hours

7) Hydronic cabin heat, Force Ten propane stove with oven and broiler, top loading frig & freezer, installed dehumidifier

8) Fresh water flush sanitation system 

9) Large capacity water and fuel tanks (160 ea) for extended cruising 

10) Raymarine speed/depth in 2022, Furuno plotter/radar aboard and partially installed

Petrel is clean and ready for inspections. Are you searching for a capable and well appointed blue water capable cruiser? If so, consider Petrel. Located in Anacortes, this boat is available for inspections by appointment. High resolution photo album available upon request. Contact our office with questions or to arrange a showing today!

 


Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts. 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

Specifications

HIN/IMO: YCS42107H888

LOA: 42' (12.80 Meters)

Type: Sail- Used

Year: 1988

Beam: 12'

Draft Max: 6'

Cabins: 1

Heads: 1

Maximum Speed: 7.2 Knots

Cruise Speed: 5.8 Knots

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Shape: Displacement

Fuel Tank: 160 Gallons (605.67 Liters)

Fresh Water: 160 Gallons (605.67 Liters)

Holding Tank: 32 Gallons (121.13 Liters)

Displacement: 20000

Designer: Robert A. Smith

Builder: Cascade

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Perkins
  • Engine Model: 4-108 HL
  • Engine Year: 1988
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 50.00
  • Power KW: 37.29
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 840.00

Full Details

FEATURES

VESSEL FEATURES:


ELECTRONICS:

AIS

CD Player

Depthsounder

Flat Screen TV

Autopilot

VHF


SAILS:

Battened Mainsail

Furling Genoa


RIGGING:

Steering Wheel


INSIDE EQUIPTMENT:

Battery Charger

Electric Head: Vac-U-Flush fresh water

Heating: Espar hydronic diesel fired

Manual Bilge Pump

Electric Bilge Pump

Deep Freezer

Refrigerator: top loading 12V Frig and freezer

Hot Water

Oven: Force Ten 3 burner stove w/oven and broiler


ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:

Shore Power Inlet

Inverter


OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT/EXTRAS:

Solar Panel

Swimming Ladder

Davit

Tender: Highfield 9’ aluminum RIB

           

COVERS:

Bimini Top: Iverson 2019

Cockpit Cover: Iverson 2019

Hard Cover: Factory hard dodger

Lazyjacks

Spray Hood

Lazy Bag

Mainsail Cover: Stack Pac 

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