What the fleet has seen
The Endeavour 42, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Endeavour 42 is a 1985–1991 Masthead Sloop designed by Johan Valentijn and built by Endeavour Yacht Corp., featuring a fin keel with a rudder on skeg, a 12.9 m LOA, 4.0 m beam, 1.5 m draft, and 11339 kg displacement.3:41 This center-cockpit fiberglass cruiser is designed for shoal-draft waters like the Florida Keys and the Bahamas, prioritizing interior volume and comfort over windward performance.2:57 The walkthrough design provides engine access beneath the cockpit, with the passageway also serving as the galley.7:14 Common issues include bulkhead flexing, leaks at mast partners and shroud chain plates, and pinhole leaks in the aluminum fuel tank located in the keel, often requiring costly replacement.9:59 Owners frequently upgrade running rigging and sail-handling systems for shorthanded sailing.4:49 A 1985 Endeavour 42 named *Sea Dogs* was destroyed in Formentera, Spain, after dragging anchor due to an un-snubbed anchor and ferry wakes, highlighting the importance of proper anchoring techniques.5:26
