1981 Whitby 42
Besame Dos Veces
$98,000.00
Length
42' ft
Beam
13' ft
Draft
6' ft
Condition
Excellent
Description
BESAME DOS VECES is a heavily upgraded 1981 Whitby 42 Ketch designed by renowned naval architect Ted Brewer.
The Whitby 42 has a long-standing reputation as a capable offshore cruising yacht, combining a heavy-displacement hull, long/full keel, balanced ketch rig, center cockpit, substantial storage, and a practical two-cabin layout for extended life aboard.
What makes BESAME DOS VECES particularly noteworthy is the scope of her major refit completed in late 2024, with extensive work completed across the hull, rigging, propulsion, electrical, and onboard systems.
KEY FEATURES & RECENT UPGRADES:
• 2023 Beta Marine 50 HP diesel with under 250 hours
• New transmission, driveshaft, Tides Marine shaft seal, cutlass bearing, and stainless-steel Ewol feathering propeller
• Engine warranty transferable through October 2028 or 2,000 hours
• All chainplates replaced in November 2024
• Standing rigging replaced with HMPE / Dyneema in late 2024
• New stainless-steel forestay
• Main mast pulled and rewired in 2024
• Bottom stripped to gelcoat, epoxy primed, and repainted
• Hydrovane self-steering system
• Garmin chartplotters at nav station and helm
• Garmin radar
• AIS receiver integrated with VHF
• NMEA 2000 network
• 480Ah LiFePO4 house battery bank
• 900W solar array
• Balmar 170A alternator
• Balmar SG200 Bluetooth battery monitoring
• 2,500W inverter
• Honda 2200i portable generator
• Technautics Cool Blue refrigeration/freezer system
• Watermaker aboard
• Starlink hardware aboard
• Main, jib, mizzen, spinnaker, and unused storm sail
• Dinghy and outboard included
• Approximately 120 gallons fuel capacity
• Approximately 150 gallons freshwater capacity
• Spacious 2-cabin / 2-head layout
• Sleeps up to 7
• Large center cockpit protected by a fixed spray hood
The interior is particularly well suited to long-term cruising. Forward is a private guest cabin with ensuite access to the head, while aft is a large owner’s cabin with a queen-size memory-foam berth and private ensuite head. Between them is a roomy saloon, dedicated navigation station, workbench area, and proper offshore galley with a three-burner propane stove, oven, double stainless-steel sink, and large refrigerator/freezer.
With the propulsion system, chainplates, standing rigging, bottom work, battery system, solar charging, and several electronics already substantially updated, BESAME DOS VECES offers a very different proposition from the typical older project boat.
For sailors looking for a proven bluewater cruising platform with serious recent investment already completed, this Whitby 42 deserves a close look.
The Whitby 42 has a long-standing reputation as a capable offshore cruising yacht, combining a heavy-displacement hull, long/full keel, balanced ketch rig, center cockpit, substantial storage, and a practical two-cabin layout for extended life aboard.
What makes BESAME DOS VECES particularly noteworthy is the scope of her major refit completed in late 2024, with extensive work completed across the hull, rigging, propulsion, electrical, and onboard systems.
KEY FEATURES & RECENT UPGRADES:
• 2023 Beta Marine 50 HP diesel with under 250 hours
• New transmission, driveshaft, Tides Marine shaft seal, cutlass bearing, and stainless-steel Ewol feathering propeller
• Engine warranty transferable through October 2028 or 2,000 hours
• All chainplates replaced in November 2024
• Standing rigging replaced with HMPE / Dyneema in late 2024
• New stainless-steel forestay
• Main mast pulled and rewired in 2024
• Bottom stripped to gelcoat, epoxy primed, and repainted
• Hydrovane self-steering system
• Garmin chartplotters at nav station and helm
• Garmin radar
• AIS receiver integrated with VHF
• NMEA 2000 network
• 480Ah LiFePO4 house battery bank
• 900W solar array
• Balmar 170A alternator
• Balmar SG200 Bluetooth battery monitoring
• 2,500W inverter
• Honda 2200i portable generator
• Technautics Cool Blue refrigeration/freezer system
• Watermaker aboard
• Starlink hardware aboard
• Main, jib, mizzen, spinnaker, and unused storm sail
• Dinghy and outboard included
• Approximately 120 gallons fuel capacity
• Approximately 150 gallons freshwater capacity
• Spacious 2-cabin / 2-head layout
• Sleeps up to 7
• Large center cockpit protected by a fixed spray hood
The interior is particularly well suited to long-term cruising. Forward is a private guest cabin with ensuite access to the head, while aft is a large owner’s cabin with a queen-size memory-foam berth and private ensuite head. Between them is a roomy saloon, dedicated navigation station, workbench area, and proper offshore galley with a three-burner propane stove, oven, double stainless-steel sink, and large refrigerator/freezer.
With the propulsion system, chainplates, standing rigging, bottom work, battery system, solar charging, and several electronics already substantially updated, BESAME DOS VECES offers a very different proposition from the typical older project boat.
For sailors looking for a proven bluewater cruising platform with serious recent investment already completed, this Whitby 42 deserves a close look.
Specifications
Rigging Type
Ketch
Hull Configuration
Monohull
Keel Type
Full Keel
Design Type
Bluewater Cruiser
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Engine Type
2023 Beta Marine 50
Engine Power
50 HP
Fuel Capacity
120 gallons
Water Capacity
150 gallons
Sleeping Capacity
4 people
📍 Location
Approximate area — San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico
⚓ True cost of ownership
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