1976 Palmer Johnson 42

General Description

Palmer Johnson's rich history spans more than 100 years, back to 1918 when Sturgeon Bay Boat Works began. In 1956, Sturgeon Bay Boat Works was renamed Palmer Johnson Yachts and in the 1960s Bill Parsons became a partner in Palmer Johnson Yachts. Over the next 4 decades, Palmer Johnson Yachts constructed world-class vessels.

This 1976 Palmer Johnson 42-Footer is no exception nicely appointed for cruising the Great Lakes and has done so for over 20 years. The aluminum hull and deck were painted in 2008 and is still shows in excellent condition. The engine was completely rebuilt this last year by a professional diesel mechanic and have receipts. The hydraulic drive was completely rebuilt last year as well. There are loads of sails for just about every situation and everything you need to start your next adventure. (#1-good,2-new,3-new,4-good,5-good 9 spinnakers)

Equipment:

Ray Marine E-120 Chart Plotter (Great Lakes Charts),

Radar,

Depth Sounder,

GPS,

Type 2 Auto Pilot (wireless) and AIS.

The boat has a Maxwell Windless (2200#) with Bruce Anchor.

The Galley has a gas stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer,

freezer,

microwave and kitchen utensils.

The electrical system has 2 x 8D batteries (new 2024),

solar panel, 2000 watt inverter/charger with full electrical panel.

There is an inflatable Dinghy with outboard motor.

Sleeps - 7 in salon, forward stateroom, and aft stateroom.

Custom made cradle, which can be pulled behind a car w/o the boat.

Current owner purchased to be used as a summer sailing home

to explore the Great Lakes. The boat was re-commissioned as "Divertimento" (fun in Italian).

After a summer of sailing in 2000, the boat came to rest at its new home in Kewaunee,

Wisconsin. Over the next 24 years, Divertimento was completely re-done inside and out; and

sailed by the Davis family thousands of miles around the Great Lakes (Michigan, Huron,

Georgian Bay and Superior). The boat is currently located at Yacht Works Marina in Kewaunee,

Wisconsin.

Divertimento is well-balanced, fast, fun and safe boat built with integrity by one of the finest

builders in the world.

Bluewater Yacht Sales 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

This listing is courtesy of the MLS and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.