Kipper Kite

Beneteau 42 "Kipper Kite"

Special Offer:

For those who would like to charter a larger boat this year, or would simply appreciate a refresher, charter "Kipper Kite" for 7 days or longer and receive up to 1 day of optional free training (a 2nd day may be available upon advance request) on the systems, operation and sailing/handling characteristics of this unique vessel. Instruction will be provided on the first day of your charter. A $375 value and free to you!

Annual updates including 2019 dodger, bimini & mainsail! See specifications below for details.

Kipper Kite layout
  • Bright daylight interior
  • LOA: 42' 6"
  • LWL: 35' 9"
  • Beam: 13' 6"
  • Draft: 5' 11"
  • Wing keel
  • Displacement: 18,000 lbs
  • Mast Height: 60' above water line
  • Year: 1997 (updated annually with new upgrades)
    • New 2022 - New Lifeline batteries (house bank and start) and Balmar 170 AMP alternator
    • New 2019 – New Dodger, Bimini, Main Sail and bedding (including comfy comforters)
    • New 2018 - New Lofrans electric windlass, anchor/chain and anchor roller.
    • New 2017 - New Achilles aluminum-bottom RIB dinghy, genoa and mattresses/memory foam.
    • New 2016 - New B&G chart plotter, AIS, high definition radar and wind/depth/speed instruments. New cushion upholstery and carpet, cockpit light, surround sound/speakers, Fusion AM/FM/CD/DVD/Bluetooth system.
    • Annually - The 100+ item annual preventive maintenance program is rigidly followed to assure reliable charter cruising.
  • Smooth performance bottom paint.
  • 3 cabin/2 head model. Aft cabins have 6' 5" head room in dressing area. Forward cabin has 6' 5" head room plus settee and en suite head. All mattresses are made with premium comfort foam.
  • Bright open pear wood interior with view through hull and cabin windows.
  • Webasto hydronic diesel forced-air heat with a separate thermostat for the forward cabin.
  • Sleeps 8 in 3 cabins and dinette (convertible). Most comfortable for 6.
  • Two heads, both with showers.
  • Domestic fresh water electric toilet in aft head.
  • Cockpit light to provide ambient illumination at night
  • 50HP Yanmar diesel engine
  • Cruising speed: 7.5 knots (2600 rpm @1gph)
  • Feathering Maxprop (high performance/backs easily)
  • Cooling water flow alarm
  • House battery bank: 6 Lifeline AGM batteries provide 660 amp hours (330 useable)
  • Separate starting battery (new in 2022)
  • Magnum 2800w inverter/charger with battery monitor
  • Link battery monitoring system
  • Balmar 170 AMP alternator
  • 30 amp shorepower
  • 12v "cellular" plugs at helm and navigation station
  • Salon and cockpit speakers (12v, inverter no longer needed for stereo/speaker system)
  • 12v Fusion stereo with DVD, Sirius satellite radio and Bluetooth
  • Visio 12v flat screen TV
  • ENO 3 burner propane stove with oven
  • 12v refrigeration (with area for maintaining frozen food)
  • Hot/Cold pressure water system
  • Microwave
  • Double stainless steel sinks
  • SS propane BBQ mounted on stern rail
  • See inventory above for complete galley equipment listing.
  • 12" B&G Zeus 2 color chart plotter in nav pod at helm (with upgraded Navionics Gold chart chip)
  • B&G 4G premium graphic broadband radar
  • B&G Triton T41 display mounted in nav pod above companionway to be visible to all crew.
  • B&G Go Free WiFi hardware to enable viewing chart plotter data on a PC, tablet or smart phone.
  • Autopilot with NMEA converter to interface with plotter
  • AIS (sending and receiving)
  • ICOM VHF
  • B&G Triton speed/depth/wind
  • 12v Visio TV in salon has a feature that will mirror the readout on the chart plotter at helm
  • Mobri radar reflector mounted near top of shroud
  • Handheld VHF for cockpit and dinghy
  • Nav station gooseneck chart light (red or white light)
  • High-tech, fully-battened mainsail to maximize performance.
  • Easy mainsail reefing from cockpit (2 slab reefs).
  • 150% furling genoa (replaced in 2017) with raised foot offers better visibility from helm. Padded luff provides better sail shape when reefed.
  • All lines led aft to cockpit
  • Asymmetrical cruising spinnaker with sock available by advance request with spinnaker resume
  • Bow sprit for spinnaker
  • Lofrans electric anchor windlass
  • Primary anchor: 44 lb Bruce, with 300' of 5/16" high-test chain
  • Secondary anchor: Fortress, with 20' chain and 150' rode
  • Anchor wash down system
  • Dodger with "clear view" windows
  • Retractable bimini with optional full enclosure
  • Four Sport-a-Seat full-back cockpit cushions
  • Folding cockpit table
  • 10' Achilles rigid aluminum-bottom inflatable dinghy with v-hull and flat floor (for dry feet and stability). Accommodates 4 comfortably.
  • 2HP 4-stroke Honda outboard for dinghy (no extra charge)
  • Retracting swim platform for easy access to dinghy
  • Swim ladder
  • Cockpit shower
  • Stern rail pilot seats with cushions
  • Fender Step
  • Fuel: 40 gallons
  • Water: 160 gallons
  • Holding: 28 gallons in two stainless steel tanks, both with monitors
    2025 Rates:
  • Summer: $5625
  • Spring/Fall: $5050
  • Early Spring/Late Fall: $4500

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