Brochure Hardy 42
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The Commodore 42 was designed in 2001 to build on the reputation of the Commodore 36 and to provide discernin owners with a top quality sea-kindly cruising boat with lively performance. The latest Commodore 42's are capable of nearly 28 knots and of cruising at exceptional speeds in comfort in heavy weather.

During 2001 when the first Commodore 42 was launched there had been new thinking in semi- displacement hull design with particular emphasis on stability and sea-keeping at higher speeds and Andrew Wolstenholme incorporated all the latest ideas in to the Commodore 42 to spectacular effect. The step change in performance was matched by an equal jump in luxury and specification - the latest boats have the option of a custom designed utility room in place of the third cabin opposite the galley the option of a simple inverter-based electrical system, the option of a pop up flat screen TV in the...

The Commodore 42 was designed for easy operation by two people or even by one person alone. Recent advances in technology have allowed the propellers to be controlled down to very slow speeds and when allied to proportionally controlled thrusters, berthing and casting off become very The side decks are wide and safe with high handrails all round conforming to the MCA workboat code if required. Access from the side decks to the pontoon is unusually easy for this size of boat - a short step to the rubbing band and another to the pontoon, a bonus for the crew. Two steps from the side decks up...

MAIN DIMENSIONS (approx) Draught (normal trim) 1.2m Height above waterline (mast down) 3.6m Water capacity (stainless tank) 5501 PERFORMANCE (approx)* Maximum speed 24 to 28 knots Cruising speed 8 to 25 knots Fuel consumption about 6l./nautical mile *Assumes reasonable weather, normal loading and that the boat is clean under water extensive lockers and drawer units dressing table with mirrors and suitable lighting optional TV built into forward bulkhead aft heads attached to aft stateroom with separate shower compartment and curved sliding door manual or electric toilet and washbasin set in...

teak decking standard throughout (optional on forward coachroof) Wide side decks enclosed by bulwarks and solid handrails round the whole boat that can comply with the MCA Workboat Code and incorporate fender baskets. (optional side and aft deck concealed lights) windlass on fore deck with local controls, plus controls at both the lower and flybridge helm positions (option hydraulic) anchor and 60m chain cable large lazarette locker below lower aft deck plus outboard bracket above hinged access gates through the rails on either side for access ashore and aft onto Large bathing platform teak...