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1987 Jefferson 42 Sundeck Motor Yacht – Enduring Elegance, Trusted Capability

Savor classic craftsmanship and remarkable value aboard this 1987 Jefferson 42 Sundeck Motor Yacht. Built for extended cruising or comfortable liveaboard life, her solid fiberglass construction and low-deadrise hull with a long keel deliver superb tracking and confidence underway.

Reliable Caterpillar 3208 260hp diesels (2,205 hours) pair with an 8kW Westerbeke generator to power adventures near and far. Dual-zone CruiseAir A/C with heat, rich parquet soles, and a full teak interior create a warm, refined ambience throughout this aft-cabin motor yacht.

The inviting layout features two private staterooms and two heads in a galley-down arrangement, highlighted by a full-beam aft owner’s suite with ensuite tub/shower. Forward, the VIP cabin enjoys direct access to its own head and shower. The bright salon offers a pull-out sleeper sofa, entertainment center, and a built-in bar—ideal for relaxing or hosting.

On deck, unwind on the full-width sundeck with space for lounge furniture, then head to the flybridge with generous seating and a Raymarine Axiom Pro touchscreen suite with AIS, radar, autopilot, VHF, and more. Cruise-ready updates, abundant storage, and a washer/dryer on the aft deck make her an easy choice for a liveaboard, coastal cruiser, or Great Loop cruiser. A classic flybridge motor yacht with modern conveniences.

• Caterpillar 3208 diesels – 2,205 hours
• Dual-zone A/C & heat – 16,000 BTU each
• 8kW Westerbeke generator – 3,370 hours
• Updated Raymarine navigation suite (Axiom Pro)
• Handsome full-teak interior with parquet flooring
• Two private cabins, two VacuFlush heads
• Expansive aft deck + enclosed flybridge
• Liveaboard-ready: washer/dryer and full galley

This Jefferson 42 Sundeck blends timeless style with thoughtful upgrades—perfect for weekend escapes or long-range cruising.

Accommodations

A warm, inviting interior is finished with parquet flooring throughout and tempered by dual-zone CruiseAir air conditioning with heat, rated at 16,000 BTU each, for effortless comfort in every season. The salon welcomes you with dual overhead grab rails and soft overhead lighting, with shades on all windows including the forward windshield for privacy and glare control. To port, a recliner with foot stool invites relaxation, while to starboard a pull-out sleeper sofa expands guest capacity with ease. An entertainment center with flat-screen TV and dedicated storage anchors the social space, complemented by a liquor bar with secure bottle storage for refined evenings aboard. Just down to starboard, the galley is bright with overhead lighting and thoughtfully equipped with a full-size refrigerator, Corian countertops with sink and designer faucet, a Princess three-burner propane range with oven below, abundant storage both above and below the counters, a microwave oven, and an opening portlight for natural ventilation. Opposite, down to port, the convertible dinette features two opening portlights, a handy storage shelf, two bench seats with storage beneath, a teak hi-low table, overhead storage, and gentle overhead lighting, transforming seamlessly from meals to lounging. The forward VIP stateroom offers a true retreat with a privacy door, lighted wardrobe locker, dual bunks to starboard with storage under the lower berth, an overhead hatch, opening portlights, a 12 V fan, a nightstand with storage, a mirrored bulkhead, direct access to the guest head, two reading lights, and a 110 V outlet. The forward head is designed for flexibility with dual access, overhead lighting, a VacuFlush head, and a sink with storage above and below, plus a fully enclosed shower featuring a shower wand, seat, opening portlight with privacy shade, overhead light, teak floor grate, and shower curtain. Aft, the master stateroom enjoys a bi-fold privacy door, a centerline queen berth, port and starboard settees, overhead lighting, two stern opening portlights with curtains, one stern overhead hatch with curtain, port and starboard sliding windows with curtains, two reading lamps, port and starboard lighted wardrobes, a vanity to port, a forward flat-screen TV with storage lockers below, and precise climate management via CruiseAir SMXII digital A/C control. Completing the suite, the aft private ensuite head provides overhead lighting, a VacuFlush head, a sink with storage below, a mirrored medicine cabinet, a mirrored bulkhead, a towel rack, a teak floor grate, and a tub shower equipped with a shower wand, opening window with privacy shade, shower curtain, and a practical storage shelf.

Electronics and helm details

Command and control are comprehensive and intuitive, beginning with dual trumpet horns, a stainless steel spotlight, Raymarine networked cameras watching the aft deck and engine room, a Raymarine 4 kW 24” digital radome radar, and AIS awareness via the Raymarine AIS650. On the flybridge, confidence comes from a custom helm cover and captain’s chair set before a stainless steel destroyer wheel with hydraulic steering and precise Morse shift and throttle controls. Dual storage lockers at the helm with teak doors keep essentials tidy, while a Danforth lighted compass, full engine instrumentation with digital tachometers, Bennett trim tab controls, and a dedicated spotlight control put critical data and adjustments at your fingertips. Navigation and fish-finding are state-of-the-art with a Raymarine AXIOM Pro 12 touchscreen handling GPS, charting, radar, fishfinding, and camera integration, complemented by a Raymarine P70Rs autopilot with dial control and a Raymarine i70s tri‑data display; power is close by with a 12 V outlet, and communications are handled by the Icom IC‑506 Marine VHF. At the lower helm, redundancy and comfort continue with a Garmin GPSmap 740 touchscreen for GPS and charting, a Clarion stereo system with surround sound, and an Icom IC‑M302 Marine VHF radio alongside a Raymarine AXIOM Plus 9 touchscreen consolidating GPS, charts, radar, fishfinder, and camera feeds. Climate remains effortless via CruiseAir SMXII digital A/C control, while a teak and stainless steel captain’s wheel, a Johnson high water alarm with bilge pump control, a dedicated forward bilge pump control, full engine instrumentation, a generator instrument cluster, a lighted compass, and a companionway door to the starboard deck round out a helm designed for capable passagemaking.

Electrical

Power systems are specified for true autonomy, led by an 8 kW Westerbeke generator with sound shield showing 3370 hours. Shore connectivity is flexible with dual 30 amp shore power connections complete with cords, plus convenient midship shore power connections to port and starboard. The main electrical panel is intelligently located at the lower helm, where both a Xantrex inverter/charger display and a Blue Seas battery charger display provide clear status and control. House and main engine start batteries are secured in centerline battery boxes within the engine room, complemented by a dedicated generator start battery in a hard battery box. Charging is intelligently managed by two Blue Seas SI‑ACR charging relays for reliable, automated battery isolation and combination.

Exterior

Above it all, the flybridge invites open‑air cruising with a Bimini top and full enclosure, a port bench seat with storage below, and an expansive starboard L‑shaped settee with storage beneath, all under a folding radar arch with integrated lighting. Aft, the top of the aft deck doubles as a practical stowage area, complete with dinghy davit and cradle. The aft deck itself is a true all‑weather veranda with a hardtop and full enclosure, teak wing doors to the side decks, overhead lighting, and a wet bar with sink and storage. Furnishings include two plastic wicker chairs, a love seat, and a table with a glass top, while line racks to port and starboard, a stern entry door to the swim platform, a Splendide washer‑dryer combo concealed within the wet bar under a canvas cover, a stainless steel ladder to the flybridge with wood steps, a teak companionway entry to the salon, and a ship’s bell complete the space. Forward on deck, safety and utility come together with a stainless steel bow rail with entries to port and starboard, a Textilene windshield cover, recessed side and bow decks, stainless grab rails flanking the bridge and along the bow, two dual fender rail racks for a total of four fenders, a stainless steel Sampson post, two bow stainless steel cleats with stainless line chocks, and a bow pulpit set with a plow anchor. For water access and handling, a stainless steel Tracy Ride Tide collapsible ladder with handrail complements robust rub rail protection with a stainless steel insert. The swim platform is molded in fiberglass and features a fold‑down boarding ladder, a shower, a stainless steel ladder with teak steps up to the aft deck, a stainless grab rail, and an aft cabin escape hatch for added safety.

Engine and mechanical details

Service access is excellent with entry from the salon floor and forward access in the galley/dinette area. The machinery space is bright and orderly with LED engine room lights, 110 V outlets forward and aft, and a Halon system for fire protection. Fuel is polished and protected by two Racor fuel filters with a vacuum gauge for the main engines and one Racor 500FG fuel filter for the generator, aided by engine room blowers and sea strainers serving both mains and generator. An aft fuel manifold simplifies management, while a U‑Lube oil extractor services mains, generator, and transmissions for clean, efficient maintenance. Robust shaft logs, a dependable water heater, and fuel tanks with sight gauges round out a mechanical suite designed for reliability and ease of ownership.

Exclusions

Exclusions: owner’s personal items and tools.