What the fleet has seen
The Beneteau 42 CC, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Beneteau 42 CC, also known as the Oceanis 42 CC, is a 13.2-meter (43-foot) cutter-rigged cruising sailboat with a wing keel, built by Beneteau from 2003 to 2007 and designed by Groupe Finot. It has a 3.9-meter beam, a 1.8-meter draft, and a displacement of 9001 kg. The center-cockpit design prioritizes an expansive aft master cabin with an island berth and private head. The cockpit features four winches and places the wheel on the forward bulkhead, relying on hydraulic steering.28:16 Aboard *Aeronautical*, a Beneteau 42 CC, the crew sailed from the mainland to White’s Landing on Catalina Island, navigating shipping lanes and securing a mooring at Hen Rock for a three-night stay.14:18 Refit projects on a 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 42cc included replacing pump heads with electric units, installing magnetic latches on cabinet doors, and upgrading the refrigeration compressor and thermostat.2:37 The electrical system was upgraded with a 460-amp-hour lithium house bank, three 100-amp-hour AGM batteries, a Victron MPPT solar charge controller, and a Cerbo GX for remote monitoring, powered by a 485-watt bifacial solar panel.9:30 Deck modifications included new standing rigging, a masthead tricolor navigation light, and a heavy-duty Better Bracket outboard mount.4:12 The sail plan consists of a 349-square-foot in-mast furling mainsail and a 140% Genoa.49:21 The Beneteau 42 CC offers steady, predictable performance under sail and power, but its market appeal is niche compared to modern aft-cockpit designs.
