1975 Van de Stadt Phoenix 42, EUR 42.000,-

Now you have the chance to take over Sawubona, a safe and proven long-distance cruising yacht, ready to be sailed onward immediately. She is a Phoenix 42, built for offshore sailing and designed by Van de Stadt. We have thoroughly refitted her in preparation for our departure, and she has now taken us across the Atlantic—a goal we set and achieved! The boat is currently in the Caribbean, Guadeloupe, and is ready for the next owner to continue the adventure, whether that means sailing the beautiful West Indies this season or embarking on a longer voyage.

Before our journey, we carried out a comprehensive refit to ensure she would be reliable, self-sufficient, and comfortable for long-distance cruising. She is easy to sail both single-handed and with a crew, thanks to a stable rig, a well-thought-out deck layout, lines led to the cockpit, and an autopilot system. The center cockpit provides security in rough seas, and she moves smoothly even in strong winds, making her easy to handle on both long passages and coastal sailing.

We love this boat and know that she can take her next owner as far as they dream. We have documented her refit and have plenty of videos, pictures, and stories from us and previous owners. We are flexible and can sail her to another island in the West Indies if that would be more convenient for you. Get in touch if you want to know more!

Boat Specifications
Model: Phoenix 42, Van de Stadt
Length: 42 feet
Hull: Fiberglass
Weight: 13 tons
Keel: Long keel
Cockpit: Large center cockpit

Accommodation and Interior
Aft Cabin: Double berth
Forepeak: Double berth, rebuilt in 2018
Saloon: Sofa convertible to a single berth
Cushions: All cushions new in 2018
Toilet: Jabsco Twist n Lock (new)
Refrigerator: Isotherm, top-loading
Water Tanks: 3 fixed tanks, 100 L each
Stove: Gas stove with oven
Heating: Eberspächer diesel heater 6 kW

Rigging and Sails
Mast: Selden mast with mast steps

Standing Rigging:
Dual backstays and running backstays
All standing rigging replaced in 2020

Headsails:
Genoa 45 sqm from Tuss Sails (2024)
Furlex 300S furling system
Spare Genoa

Jib from North Sails
Spare Jib

Mainsail:
Fully battened main with 3 reef points
Single-line reefing system

Other Sails:
Storm trysail
2 spinnaker poles
Lazy bag: Yes
Deck and Storage
Bow Sprit: Yes

Anchoring Equipment:
Electric windlass
Three anchors
60 m galvanized chain
Dinghy: Large dinghy with aluminum hull
Outboard Engine: Yamaha 15 hp
Extra Anchor: Yes

Fuel System
Fuel Tanks:
3 stainless steel tanks with inspection hatches (installed in 2018)
1 x 250 L, 2 x 125 L (one of which is a day tank)

Fuel System:
Diesel is pumped through a Separ filter and particle filter to the day tank for clean fuel
All hoses replaced
Electrical and Electronics
Electrical System: Completely rewired in 2017

Batteries:
3 x 100 Ah AGM house batteries (2024)
1 starter battery
Charging: CTEK battery charger

Solar Panels:
2 x 50 W
1 x 180 W
1 x 200 W (2024)
Inverter: Yes

Navigation Equipment
Raymarine wheel autopilot (2019)
Windpilot wind vane
Radar
AIS
VHF with Distress function
Handheld VHF
SSB radio
Raymarine Axiom 7 chart plotter (2024) (Charts for the entire Caribbean, Nordic region, and Western Europe)
Worldwide charts for OpenCPN
Starlink Mini (WiFi) works almost everywhere on Earth (including the Atlantic)

Safety Equipment
Liferaft: Crewsaver 6-person (serviced in 2024)
Bilge Pumps: 2 electric, 2 manual
EPIRB: Yes (next service Nov 2028)

Maintenance and Upgrades
Through-hulls: Replaced in 2018
Topsides: Repainted in 2020
Bottom Prep: Painted with VC Offshore EU before the latest launch
There are plenty of spare parts for the engine, electrical system, rigging, deck, dinghy, etc.
All original instruction manuals are also included.