1989 Bluewater 42 Coastal

Step aboard this 42 Coastal and you immediately feel the wide-beam stability that made Bluewater famous. The salon windows are huge, so even at the dock you’re surrounded by light and water views instead of feeling buried below. Side decks and handholds are generous, making line handling and docking less of a gymnastics routine. The sedan layout keeps everyone on a single social level, so the cook, helmsman, and crew stay connected underway. The big swim platform and transom door make it easy to launch water toys or welcome guests, and the low profile keeps windage down when backing into a slip. It’s a comfortable, practical platform for long weekends afloat.

In this region’s mix of tight marinas, shallow approaches, and busy weekend traffic, the 42 Coastal’s design really shines. Its relatively modest draft and broad, steady hull are well-suited to choppy afternoons and winding channels. The sedan-style house offers excellent visibility for spotting crab pots, markers, and paddle craft, while still providing plenty of interior volume for extended stays aboard when weather keeps you at the dock. Wide side decks and a functional cockpit simplify docking in snug slips and floating docks. For a boater who splits time between harbor hopping, leisurely cruises, and using the boat as a floating condo, this model is an especially practical choice here.