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1974 Fraser 42

CAD95,000

1974 Fraser 42 boat for sale

Make:

Fraser

Model:

Model Length:

42 ft

Price:

CAD $95,000

Year:

1974

Location:

Ladysmith, BC

Boat Name:

Distant Star

Hull Material:

Fibreglass

Number of Engines:

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Listing Broker

Travis Turner

Yacht Broker - Nanaimo, BC

Cell:250-802-6203

Office:250-716-2022

travis@calibreyachts.com

Distant Star

A proven offshore cruiser with an impressive history, Distant Star is a 1974 Fraser 42 built by the Dekleer Brothers in Richmond, BC. Known for their capable design and seaworthiness, these boats have carried sailors across oceans with confidence.

Previously used as a weather boat for the Vic-Maui race and more recently sailed by a family of five on a year-long voyage from Vancouver to Mexico and back in 2024/25, Distant Star has benefited from over $100,000 in upgrades over the last two years and carries more than $10,000 in spare parts. The cutter rig, solid construction, and practical layout make it a reliable and comfortable choice for coastal cruising or extended offshore passages.

Currently moored in Ladysmith, BC, the vessel comes with a 55-foot slip that may be transferable.

Specifications

LOA:

42 ft

Length:

42 ft

Beam Measure:

12 ft

Draft:

6 ft (Max)

Displacement:

20,000 Lbs

Number of Heads:

Number of Cabins:

Fuel Tanks Capacity:

100 Gallons

Fresh Water Tanks Capacity:

90 Gallons

Holding Tanks Capacity:

40 Gallons

propulsion

Engine #1

Make:

Beta Marine

Model:

Type:

43hp Direct Drive

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Year:

2016

Hours:

2800

Recent Upgrades

Rigging & Sails: All new standing and running rigging (2024), Profurl headsail and staysail furlers (2024), new Harken winches (2024), new asymmetric spinnaker (2024)
Electrical & Power: Extensive Victron electrical overhaul with 600Ah LifePo4 batteries, inverter/charger, solar panels, SmartShunt, Cerbo GX, and new AC wiring with breaker panel (2024)
Electronics & Connectivity: B&G Halo 20+ radar (2024), new wind sensor (2025), AIS transceiver with WiFi/Bluetooth (2024), Starlink Maritime high-performance system + Starlink Roam (2024)
Interior & Systems: New interior cushions and custom mattresses (2024), upgraded electric freshwater flush head with new hoses (2025), Seawater Pro watermaker with new membranes (2025)
Hull & Exterior: New bottom paint and zincs (June 2025), new dodger, bimini, and sunshades (2024), custom swim/fishing platform (2021)

Ground Tackle

Maxwell 1000 windlass (2018)
33kg Rocna with 300 ft 5/16” chain (2018)
Plow anchor with 100 ft 5/16” chain + 200 ft rode (2018)
Fortress aluminum stern anchor with 50 ft chain + 150 ft rode (2018)

Rigging

Deck-stepped mast with cutter rig configuration
New standing rigging (2024)
New running rigging (2024)
Profurl C350 headsail furler (2024)
Profurl C320 staysail furler (2024)
2x Harken 46 2-speed winches (2024)
2x Harken 40 2-speed winches (2024)
Rigid vang (2024)
Forespar Offshore whisker pole (2024)

Sails

Mainsail (2018, inspected/resewn 2024)
130% jib (2018, inspected 2024)
Staysail (2018, inspected 2024)
Storm trysail (inspected 2024)
Asymmetric spinnaker (2024)

Engine & Mechanical Systems

Beta Marine 43HP (2016) – 2800 hrs
Dual Racor filters
1 1/2 inch stainless steel shaft drive w/ dripless shaft seal
100-gallon fuel tankage
Inventory of oil, fuel, and air filters

Electronics & Navigation

Comnav 1420 autopilot + complete backup unit
B&G Halo 20+ radar (2024)
B&G Zeus 3 chartplotter (2018)
B&G wind sensor (2025)
B&G Triton display with Airmar DST810 (speed/depth) (2024)
Lowrance backup chartplotter (2018)
Iridium Go (2018)
Standard Horizon GX2150 VHF (2018)
Em-trak B954 AIS transceiver with WiFi/Bluetooth (2024)
Starlink Maritime high-performance (2024)
Starlink Roam antenna + modem (2024)

Electrical Supply Systems

Victron MultiPlus II 120A charger / 3000W inverter (2024)
Victron Cerbo GX + Touch 50 display panel (2024)
Victron SmartShunt 500A (2024)
600Ah LifePo4 battery bank (2024)
Victron DC-DC 30A charger (2024)
2x Victron MPPT 100/30 controllers (2024)
520W solar panels (2024)
All AC wiring replaced with new breaker panel (2024)

Accommodations & Domestic Systems

New interior cushions & custom mattresses (2024)
Pressurized freshwater system (with spare pump)
Saltwater & freshwater foot pumps
Force 10 three-burner stove with oven (gimballed)
Novakool fridge + freezer system (2018)
40-gallon holding tank (2018)
2x 40-gallon water tanks (2018)
Seawater Pro 40 GPH watermaker (2021, new membranes 2025)
Electric freshwater flush head with Y-valve (2024)
All new head hoses (2025)
3 electric bilge pumps + 2 manual pumps

Deck & Additional Equipment

New dodger, bimini, and sunshades (2024)
Jordan Series drogue (2018)
4’ aft swim/fishing platform (2021)
Outboard hoist and rail mount (2024)
Stainless ladder (2024)
Bow deck wash (salt/fresh) (2024)

Also Available

2023 Zodiac Cadet ALU360 with 25HP Yamaha OB + dinghy wheels
Numerous safety items (AIS PLBs, medical kits, liferaft, etc.)
Extensive spares inventory including hydraulic steering, autopilot system, pumps, filters, belts, electrical supplies, and more (detailed list available)

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.