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The Cheap Big Cruising Sailboat - Endeavour 42
July 22, 2024 · 12 min · 43K views
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The Endeavour 42 is a 42-foot center-cockpit fiberglass cruiser designed for shoal-draft waters like the Florida Keys and the Bahamas.0:26 With a displacement-to-length ratio exceeding 300 and a 4.5-foot draft, the vessel prioritizes interior volume and comfort over windward performance.4:09 The walkthrough design provides excellent engine access beneath the cockpit, though the passageway doubles as the galley.7:46 Common structural issues include bulkhead flexing and leaks at the mast partners and shroud chain plates.8:51 The aluminum fuel tank, located in the keel, is prone to pinhole leaks from bilge condensation, often requiring a $10,000 to $20,000 replacement.9:59 Owners should budget an additional $5,000 to $15,000 to upgrade running rigging and sail-handling systems, such as adding a rigid boom vang or a self-stowing mainsail system, to improve ease of use for shorthanded crews.4:49 While capable of coastal and island-hopping passages, the design is best suited for these roles rather than extended ocean voyaging.11:54
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